Lockheed F-35 Fleet Grounded by U.S. Military After Fire
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The U.S. military grounded its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets made by Lockheed Martin Corp. as a safety precaution after a fire on one of the planes prompted an aborted takeoff.
The Navy and Marine Corps versions of the jets were taken out of service, the Defense Department said in a statement yesterday, a week after the Air Force halted flights. Engine inspection results will determine when the jets can fly again, according to the statement.