U.K. F-35 Lightning fighter jets are shown conducting their first night flying trials off the United Kingdom’s largest warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth. (Dane Wiedmann/DVIDS)

Heading into F-35 operational tests, threat of delays loom

The F-35 fighter jet is set to move into operational testing next month, but there are already signs it may not complete testing on time.

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A French Army Harfang drone is shown at the Niger military airport Diori Hamani in Niamey. The U.S. ally has taken an interest in the region's security. (Dominique Faget/AFP via Getty Images)

Is the new US drone base in Niger worth the cost?

While the militants of northern and western Africa are undoubtedly dangerous, they are not a direct threat to the United States.

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Super Puma Cougar helicopter releases flares over Brienz in the Bernese Alps on October 10, 2018, during the annual live fire event of the Swiss Air Force at the Axalp. - At an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, spectators attended a unique aviation display performed at the highest air force firing range in Europe. (FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)

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Pressure is growing on the European Union to stop selling weapons to Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Army is in the middle of updating it's air and missile defense strategy.