Air Force Adds F-35 Jets and Vertical Landing Pad in Arkansas
Published Date: 6/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Air Force is expanding the F-35 pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, by adding 12 new F-35 jets and building a special vertical landing pad. This upgrade supports international training agreements and keeps pilot training strong and steady. The decision was finalized in June 2026 and will boost local military activity and readiness.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
F-35 Training Center Expansion Approved
On June 9, 2026 the Air Force approved expanding the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Pilot Training Center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas by adding 12 F-35 aircraft and constructing a vertical landing pad (VLP) at the West VLP Site. The decision is intended to satisfy agreements with foreign military sales (FMS) customers and to continue the permanent FMS pilot training mission, and it will boost local military activity and readiness.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-13913, Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors is holding a virtual meeting on July 20, 2026, to review important topics like morale, academics, and budget. The first 20 minutes are closed to the public for personnel talks, but everyone else can join online from 1:20 to 3:15 p.m. This meeting helps shape the future of the Academy, affecting cadets, staff, and the Air Force community.
2026-12733, Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Air Force is asking for approval to keep using a new Emergency Mass Notification System that quickly alerts military members, their families, and contractors during emergencies. About 1 million people might get these alerts, which take just a minute to respond to. Comments on this plan are open until July 24, 2026, and it aims to keep everyone safer by closing gaps in emergency notifications.
2026-10185, Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Basing KC-46A Pegasus Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Macomb County, Michigan
The Air Force plans to bring a new squadron of KC-46A Pegasus refueling planes to Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan, replacing the older KC-135 planes. They’re checking how this change might affect the community, environment, and local economy, with a public comment period open for 30 days starting May 21, 2026. The final decision and report are expected by Spring 2027, so stay tuned!
2026-09906, Notice of Intent To Grant a Joint Ownership Agreement With an Exclusive Patent License
The Air Force plans to team up with the University of Kansas to share ownership and give them exclusive rights to a cool new patent about smarter radar and communication signals. If anyone has concerns, they’ve got 15 days to speak up. This deal could speed up tech that makes radar and communication work better and more efficiently.
2026-08658, Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive Patent License
The Air Force plans to give DarkPulse an exclusive license to use a cool satellite technology patent. If anyone has concerns, they have 15 days to speak up before the deal goes through. This means DarkPulse could be the only company to use and sell this tech, possibly boosting innovation and business.
2026-08660, Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive Patent License
The Air Force plans to give DarkPulse an exclusive license to use a cool new satellite communication patent. If anyone has concerns, they have 15 days to speak up before the deal moves forward. This means DarkPulse could soon be the only company using this tech, possibly changing how satellite internet works and who profits from it.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-12549, Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Order on Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for the Humboldt Redwood Company, LLC
The EPA has decided not to block the air pollution permit for Humboldt Redwood Company’s sawmill and power plant in California. This means the company can keep operating under the current rules, and groups that wanted changes have until August 24, 2026, to ask a court to review the decision. No new costs or changes to the permit are happening right now.
Next: 2026-12552, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection eComments Requested; Change of Address/Contact Information Form Title-Change of Address/Contact Information Form
The Department of Justice wants to keep collecting updated address and contact info from people involved in immigration cases, but with some improvements based on public feedback. They’re asking for your thoughts by July 23, 2026, to make sure the form is easy and useful. This update won’t cost you extra money but helps keep communication smooth and official.