{"id":2037745,"date":"2023-09-19T17:23:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T21:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-agency-to-investigate-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-spokesman\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T17:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T21:28:41","slug":"federal-agency-to-investigate-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-spokesman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-agency-to-investigate-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-spokesman\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal agency to probe missing F-35 fighter jet, says spokesperson."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffederal-agency-to-investigate-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-spokesman%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2037745&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Absence of F-35\u2063 Stealth Fighter Jet \u2063Sparks Investigation by US Department \u200dof Defense<\/h2>\n<p>A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense has announced that they will be launching an investigation\u2064 into the \u200cdisappearance of \u2063an F-35 stealth fighter jet in South Carolina. The\u200b incident led to an extensive search for the aircraft, with its debris finally being located on Monday \u200bnight.<\/p>\n<p>During an interview with an MSNBC anchor, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby was \u2064asked about \u2063the circumstances surrounding \u2064the plane&#8217;s disappearance. Kirby responded\u2062 by stating that a thorough investigation would be \u2063conducted to determine what happened.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Rest assured, the \u200bPentagon will leave no stone unturned \u2064in their efforts to\u2062 uncover the truth\u2062 behind this aviation \u2063mishap,&#8221; \u2063Kirby added. He emphasized that the Defense \u200cDepartment would be transparent once the investigation is complete, examining their own search and recovery\u2062 efforts to ensure they were carried out appropriately.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/the-greater-impact-of-the-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-on-the-us-military-ronald-j-rychlak-5494391?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>The Greater Impact of the Missing F-35 Fighter Jet on the US Military: Ronald J. Rychlak<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/19\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/officials-find-debris-field-in-search-for-a-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-5493994?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Officials Find Debris Field in Search for a Missing\u200b F-35 Fighter Jet<\/strong><\/a>  \u2062- 9\/18\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/f-35-fighter-jet-lost-in-mishap-prompting-questions-from-lawmakers\/\" title=\"Lawmakers question loss of F-35 fighter jet in mishap.\">missing fighter jet<\/a>, valued at approximately $80 million, vanished after the pilot \u200bejected \u2062near a joint base \u2064in South Carolina. The \u200bJoint Base Charleston sought assistance from the public in locating the stealth aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities discovered \u200bdebris from the crash about two hours north of the pilot&#8217;s ejection point. The reasons behind the pilot&#8217;s decision to eject and the delay\u2062 in locating the F-35 remain unclear.<\/p>\n<p>Cpl. Christian Cortez, a Marine with the 2nd Marine Aircraft \u2063Wing, stated that the circumstances leading\u200d to the\u200c pilot&#8217;s ejection were currently under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The aircraft\u200d was ultimately found in a rural area of\u2062 Williamsburg County, prompting officials to request\u200c that residents avoid \u200bthe crash site\u200d while a military team \u2063secured it.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are transferring incident command to the\u200c USMC this evening, as they begin the recovery process,&#8221; the\u2062 joint base announced on \u200csocial media.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Marine Corps also released\u2064 a \u200cstatement \u200don Monday, confirming that the incident was under investigation \u2064and that additional details could not be provided \u2063at this time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>National \u200cSecurity Council Coordinator \u2062for Strategic Communications John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the \u2064White House in Washington on June 26, \u20622023. (Madalina Vasiliu\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jeremy Huggins, a spokesperson\u200d at Joint Base Charleston, revealed that the \u200dF-35 was on autopilot \u2063when the pilot ejected. Officials suspect that the plane may \u200dhave remained airborne after the incident.<\/p>\n<p>As a \u200cresult of the ongoing search, the Marine Corps has ordered a \u200bstanddown of its jets, temporarily grounding all pilots until further notice. This decision comes in light of multiple recent &#8220;aviation mishaps&#8221; that have occurred within the Marine Corps.<\/p>\n<p>Following these incidents, acting commandant Gen. Eric Smith directed all Marine Corps units to review their safety procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The disappearance\u2064 of the F-35 has drawn criticism from lawmakers, who question how such a valuable aircraft could be lost.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;How in the \u200dhell do you lose\u200b an \u200dF-35?&#8221; wrote Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on\u2063 X. She expressed her concerns about the lack of \u2063a tracking device and the reliance on the public to locate the jet.<\/p>\n<p>In response,\u200b the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing\u2064 spokesperson stated\u200c that additional\u200b details could \u2064not be provided to maintain the integrity \u200cof the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n<p>According to Air and Space Forces Magazine, each F-35 unit carries an average cost of $75 \u2063million.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported in 2021 that the F-35 program is the Department of Defense&#8217;s most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stealth-fighters-performance-not-living-up-to-the-price-tag\/\" title=\"Stealth Fighter\u2019s Performance Not Living Up to the Price Tag\">expensive weapon system<\/a>, with an\u2063 estimated cost \u200bof $1.7 trillion for the aircraft and its systems.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This program is currently considering\u200b options to upgrade its engine and cooling system. However, it has not fully \u200cassessed the costs and technical risks associated with these\u200d options,&#8221; \u200cstated the GAO report. The report also highlighted the\u200d need for better management\u2063 of upgrades to provide greater transparency to Congress regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-years-of-decay-and-neglect-crippled-americas-navy\/\" title=\"Years of decay and neglect have severely crippled America's Navy.\">potential cost increases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the possible causes of the \u2063F-35 stealth fighter jet disappearance in Washington, DC on September 19, 2023?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Washington, DC, on September 19,\u2063 2023. (AP Photo\/Susan Walsh)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The F-35\u200d stealth fighter jet, produced by \u200cLockheed Martin, is \u200cone of\u2063 the United States&#8217; most advanced \u200dmilitary aircraft. Its disappearance \u200dhas raised concerns within the Department of Defense regarding the security and safety of such a sophisticated weapon system.<\/p>\n<p>Experts speculate on\u200d various \u2064possible causes for the incident, ranging from\u200d technical malfunctions to\u2063 human error. However, until the investigation \u2063is complete, \u2063no conclusions can be drawn. The team\u2064 responsible for the\u200c investigation\u200c will analyze all available data, including flight\u200b records, maintenance records, and eyewitness\u200d accounts, to\u2064 establish a comprehensive picture of the events leading up to the crash.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation \u2062will also assess the response efforts of the U.S. military and \u200cthe joint base\u2062 to\u200b determine if any improvements can be made to prevent similar\u2064 incidents in the \u200dfuture. \u2063Transparency and accountability will\u2064 be key \u200cas the Department \u200dof Defense releases the findings to the \u200cpublic. It is essential to \u200caddress any shortcomings in the \u200bsearch and recovery operations promptly and take appropriate measures to prevent them \u2062from recurring.<\/p>\n<p>The disappearance of an F-35 stealth fighter\u200c jet \u2062highlights the need for strict security \u2062protocols and vigilance in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-agency-to-investigate-missing-f-35-fighter-jet-spokesman\/\" title=\"Federal agency to probe missing F-35 fighter jet, says spokesperson.\">safeguarding advanced military technology<\/a>. As the investigation unfolds,\u200c it is crucial to identify any potential vulnerabilities\u2062 in the\u2063 system and implement\u200c necessary \u2064measures to enhance security.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062incident also \u2062serves as a reminder\u2063 of the significant \u2063financial investment associated with \u200dthe development and production of advanced military assets.\u2062 Losing an aircraft\u200b valued at $80 million is not only a blow\u200c to \u200dthe Department \u200dof Defense but\u200b also a loss to the taxpayers. Efforts should be\u2064 made to minimize the occurrence of such incidents to protect the nation&#8217;s\u2064 resources.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062U.S. Department of Defense, along with other relevant agencies and \u200dstakeholders, must now focus on determining the cause\u200c of\u200c the F-35&#8217;s disappearance\u2063 and taking corrective\u2064 actions \u2063to prevent \u2062any \u200cfuture mishaps. The safety and effectiveness\u2064 of the \u200cU.S. military rely on maintaining a \u200dthorough understanding of how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-u-s-and-nato-have-no-strategy-to-aid-ukraine-and-defeat-russia\/\" title=\"The U.S. And NATO Have No Strategy To Aid Ukraine And Defeat Russia\">advanced weapon systems<\/a> are operated and \u2063safeguarded.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations continue \u200band more information becomes available, it is crucial for the \u200dDepartment \u2064of Defense \u200bto remain transparent and \u2064communicate openly with the public. Regular updates should be provided to \u2064assure\u2062 the American\u2064 people\u2062 that every effort is being made to uncover the truth behind this \u2063incident\u200b and to address any concerns regarding the security of advanced\u2063 military technology.<\/p>\n<p>The disappearance of\u200b the\u2062 F-35 stealth fighter jet is a \u2062significant event\u200d that demands a thorough examination. It serves as a\u200d stark reminder\u2063 of the challenges involved in maintaining the security and integrity\u200d of\u2064 sophisticated military \u200dequipment. The\u2064 results of the investigation will \u200dnot only\u200b shed light on \u2062the circumstances surrounding\u2064 this incident but \u200bwill also inform future efforts to enhance\u200d the \u2063safety and reliability\u200c of\u2062 advanced military assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A U.S. Department of Defense spokesperson stated that they will probe the vanishing of an F-35 stealth fighter jet in South Carolina. The incident led to an extensive search until the wreckage was found on Monday night. 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