Defense officials from the Pentagon and Norway have signed a memorandum of understanding to proceed with the next phase of the Joint Strike Fighter program. The MOU covers production, sustainment, and follow-on development. A few days earlier, the Pentagon and Turkey signed a similar MOU. Late last year, the Pentagon reached agreements with Australia, Britain, Canada, and the Netherlands. Italy and Denmark are expected to sign the JSF PSFD MOU soon.
Unit commanders are being told to separate service members who can’t shave their cheeks and chin for medical reasons for more than a year, according to new guidance from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.