PFAS-containing foam has to be phased out by October 2024. The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets. “I went to get help, thinking it would be the best thing for me, and it’s turned into a battle for my career." The lower quantity of purchased fighters, the pandemic and the addition of more capabilities will cause the price of an F-35 to rise in the coming lots. About half of the aircraft studied never reached their annual readiness goal between fiscal 2011 and 2021, despite billions of dollars in investments. If the Navy's prime shipbuilders can't bring enough workers to their facilities, they're looking to outsource more work to manufacturers elsewhere. The carrier's strike group will focus on “innovation and interoperability” as the crew becomes better acquainted with the vessel’s new capabilities. Toilet-flushing is a complex process for the U.S. Navy. The aircraft, which fell overboard as the carrier completed an at-sea replenishment July 8, was pulled from a depth of roughly 9,500 feet. Military officials won’t answer whether they’ve found the problem on any planes. Load More