House and Senate Democrats differ on how the U.S. military should operate in space, and an influential Senate lawmaker is advocating for a combatant command similar to U.S. Cyber Command.

Air Force maintainers will conduct a detailed assessment of the F-22 Raptors and other aircraft before the government can determine if the equipment can be repaired.

More than 80% of operational F-35s are cleared to fly again following engine inspections and all of the U.S. services and international partners have resumed flying, the joint program office says.