January 14, 2016
A software fix for the ejection seat for the F-35 fighter has been delayed until 2018, meaning that restrictions on the weight for which pilots can fly the new airplane will remain in effect until then. Currently, the F-35 ejection seat could cause injury or death to pilots who weigh less than 165-lb.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newsusaf-to-continue-weight-restrictions-on-f-35-pilots-until-2018-4775090
http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/2016/01/08/f-35-ejection-seat-fix-delayed-2018-pilot-restrictions-continue/78519892/
The U.S. Air Force's multinational pilot training center at Luke AFB now has a pool of 34 F-35 fighters on hand, in U.S., Australian and Norwegian livery. Luke AFB is responsible for pilot transition training in the new fighter.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-35-training-at-luke-afb-gathers-pace-with-34-jets-420797/
A ceremony was held at Lockheed Martin's factory in Fort Worth, TX to mark the completion of the first F-35 fuselage destined for Israel.
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2016/01/12/Israel-Gets-Glimpse-Its-F-35-Variant-1
http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Israels-first-stealth-fighter-jet-enters-advanced-production-stage-440992
India is reportedly examining a possible increase in the order for 36 Rafale fighters that was recently inked between the two governments. Officials are reportedly attempting to negotiate terms for an expanded purchase - to include an additional 18 aircraft - in advance of a visit by France's President Hollande on January 25-27th.
http://in.reuters.com/article/dassault-india-france-modi-hollande-idINKCN0UR26G20160113
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/Xak3Zj4G7S4GgLoldRHk8M/Govt-said-to-expand-Rafale-warplane-deal-before-Francois-Hol.html
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