• Adviser: U.S. may need to think beyond F-35s as foes advance
  Potential American foes have acquired weapons systems that could diminish the effectiveness of the F-35 fighter jet in defending the country, and the Obama administration should consider other aircraft and missile systems for some situations, a top Pentagon adviser said on Tuesday. In light of the expanding air defenses of foes such as China, the Defense Department may need to consider buying fewer F-35s and use any savings to buy other aircraft and missiles. Defense News (6/29)