“We currently are paying for a great capability, but we’re currently only getting a good capability fielded,” subcommittee chairman Rep. Rob Wittman said. The March 2020 engine failure led to an investigation into the vibration problem. Neither was immediately disclosed. South Korea’s Defense Ministry also confirmed it still wants to develop an aircraft carrier. The decision represents a major victory for Pratt & Whitney, the company that makes the F-35's current F135 engines that will be upgraded. The Air Force wants to speed up efforts to become a more modern force, with new aircraft and research into technology such as drone wingmen. Ukraine and its supporters say Western fighter jets are necessary to tip the balance in Ukraine’s favor, while allowing for close air support. The resumption of acceptance flights will pave the way for deliveries of F-35s, halted for nearly three months, to resume. Now, it will expire when the public health emergency is expected to end on May 11. Singapore's defense minister says the decision came after a “full evaluation” of the F-35, which followed increased access to the aircraft program. The affected F-35s could be back in the air in one to two weeks. Load More