F-35B conducts flight test with British SPEAR mini-cruise missile

F-35B conducts flight test with British SPEAR mini-cruise missilePhoto: Breaking Defense

The first flight milestone comes four years later than originally planned, after an initial delay caused by technical troubles.

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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Originally published by Breaking Defense. Summary and curation by DutyStation.ai.

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