The Air Force plans to decide whether to field a new engine for the service's F-35 fleet or upgrade the aircraft's existing propulsion system by the time it files its fiscal year 2024 budget request, service Secretary Frank Kendall said today. Speaking during an event for the Potomac Officers Club this morning, Kendall said officials “have got to get to a decision” on the future of the Joint Strike Fighter’s engine. “I’m hopeful we will have one for the ’24...
