F-35 Jets Flown Only 50% of 2024, US Watchdog Says
A new Pentagon watchdog report reveals F-35 jets were mission-ready only 50% of 2024, highlighting maintenance gaps, delays and rising costs that have allies rethinking purchases.
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China Blacklists 10 U.S. Firms for Arms Sales to Taiwan Region 🚫
China’s MOC adds 10 U.S. companies to unreliable entities list over arms sales to the Taiwan region. Firms like Lockheed Martin face trade bans and executives are barred from entering China.
China Warns: Crossing the Taiwan Red Line Has Consequences
China warns that crossing the red line on the Taiwan question will have serious consequences. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasizes no one should underestimate China’s determination to defend its sovereignty.