Hailed as the most expensive weapon in history, the controversial stealth jet is undergoing rigorous testing. Now, Military bosses have revealed it has finally fired its first shots in the air.
Washington Post: Pentagon’s top weapons tester airs major list of grievances against F-35 program
The Pentagon’s top weapons tester has condemned aspects of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in a new report, raising questions about the $1.5-trillion effort’s ability to meet its already slipped production schedule, synthesize information on the battlefield and keep aircraft available to fly.
The 82-page report was distributed to Congress last month, and released publicly this week. It was completed by Michael Gilmore, the Pentagon’s director of operational test and evaluation. He reports directly to Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter, and carries out independent assessments for both Carter and members of Congress.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 4, 2016
From ejector seats that could kill to a computer system pilots can't log into: Pentagon F-35 fighter jet report reveals massive problems still facing 'most expensive weapon in history' -- Daily Mail
DoD Weapons Tester Raises Red Flags Over Possible F-35 Block Buy -- Defense News
Baltic Conflict Would Spell Defeat for US, NATO Against Russia -- Sputnik
How Putin's Russia could overrun The Baltic states in THREE DAYS: US war planners say NATO has been caught napping and would be hopelessly outgunned -- Daily Mail
NATO's Top 5 Weapons of War Pointed at Russia -- National Interest
Obama wants to quadruple military spending in Europe to counter Russian aggression -- Washington Times
'The Russians are going to have a cow': The US's latest message to Putin 'is a really big deal' -- Business Insider
Eastern Europe Cautiously Welcomes Larger U.S. Military Presence -- NYT
How NATO's Military Buildup Will Test Russia -- Nikolas K. Gvosdev, National Interest
Russia promises ‘compensatory measures’ in reply to Pentagon’s Europe expansion plans -- RT
NATO not commenting on Russia’s alleged simulated nuclear attacks on alliance’s members -- TASS
Russia's Naval Presence in Global Ocean 'Normal Practice' -- Sputnik
Russian military adviser killed in suspected ISIS shelling in Syria -- RT
Russia’s advanced Su-35S fighter jet: premier performance over Syrian skies -- TASS
Financial intelligence of Russia, Iraq, Iran, Syria agree to fight financing IS together -- TASS
New Russian beachhead in Syria -- Washington Times
Russian, German, Spanish Subs Compatible With BrahMos Missiles -- Sputnik
Get Lost, GPS: China Plans Launch of 40 Beidou Navigation Satellites -- Sputnik
China's 'Sea Phantom' Fleet Prowls the Open Waters -- National Interest
Turkey Mulling Purchase of Two More AEW&C Aircraft -- Defense News
Second batch of U.S. F-16 jets arrives in Iraq -- Reuters
Number of US Troops in Iraq More Than 4,000, Exceeds Previous Claims -- Military.com
Obama Is Pressed to Open Military Front Against ISIS in Libya -- NYT
Pentagon: Low weapons supplies aren't hurting ISIS fight -- The Hill
In Philippines, Mixed Feelings About Greater US Military Presence -- VOA
US General says troop cuts would leave too few to train Afghans -- AP
Top U.S. general in Afghanistan: “A strategic stalemate without end is not the goal of this campaign” -- Washington Post
New report recommends White House kill B61-12 and LRSO -- Flight Global
Pentagon Budget Requests $2B for Tomahawks, $2.9B for SM-6 -- Defense News
Pentagon Adds Second Littoral Combat Ship to 2017 Budget Plan -- Bloomberg
Ohio-Class Subs Approaching Several Firsts As Navy Prepares Them To Reach 42 Years of Service -- USNI News
Rebuilding the Navy Emerging as Election Issue, Lawmaker Says -- Military.com
US Air Force Cuts Five F-35 Fighter Jets From Budget Request -- Defense News
Commission Calls for Guard to Keep Some Apache Units -- DoD Buzz
Pentagon chief unveils plan to buy more ships, aircraft and munitions -- The Hill
Carter: Pentagon will spend more on Marine Corps readiness -- The Hill
Defense secretary says plan focuses on high-end ships -- AP
Female Marines may be allowed to bulk up as service opens infantry to women -- Washington Post
Pentagon's European Spending Spree: The Real Deal or Just Blowing Smoke? -- Sputnik
US Defense Secretary Announces Navy Can Blow Up Anything It Wants, Any Time It Wants -- Ryan Faith, VICE News
What America's Military Spending Debate Is Missing -- Christopher A. Preble, National Interest
How to (not) end wars -- Mark Pomerleau, The Hill
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