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Breaking DefenseMichael Marrow

Marine Corps reveals what went wrong in 2023 missing F-35 saga

Breaking Defense reports: An electrical malfunction crippled some of the plane's systems, but a Marine Corps investigation still said the pilot was at fault for the crash in South Carolina.

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Associated PressAssociated Press

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

By Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory.

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2024-10-31T11:50:31.012740-07:00
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Breaking DefenseTim Martin

UK vows to 'closely monitor all our supply chains' after collapse of hypersonic supplier Reaction Engines

By Breaking Defense: Reaction Engines, which is also part of the $1.3 billion Hypersonic Technologies & Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) effort to build and deliver a first UK hypersonic missile, was plunged into administration today after failing to secure a rescue deal.

2024-10-31T08:42:06.899274-07:00
The AviationistParth Satam

China’s Liaoning and Shandong Aircraft Carriers Conduct their First Dual-Carrier Exercises in the South China Sea

By The Aviationist: The dual carrier exercise, which involved for the first time the new CATOBAR variant of the J-15, was part of the PLA Navy’s annual training plan and.

2024-10-31T08:17:54.298397-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

France plans to offer 24 Rafale fighter jets to Brazil

By Air Data News: Shortly after Italy suggested selling 30 M-346 light fighter jets to Brazil, France is now preparing a broad defense package that will be offered to the.

2024-10-31T12:14:55.528047-07:00
ReutersMike Stone

L3Harris' rocket motor unit investments boosting output

By Reuters: Investments by L3Harris Technologies into its Aerojet Rocketdyne rocket motor unit have helped improve facilities and processes after years of underinvestment and late deliveries to customers, an executive told Reuters.

2024-10-31T11:37:52.749585-07:00