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F-35 Reaches Critical Juncture After Strong Year, Official Says
The F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter program — the centerpiece of future tactical aviation and a key to implementing new military strategic guidance — made strong progress in its development last year, a defense official said today. Frank Kendall, acting undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told the House Armed Services Committee [...]
Canadian Defence Clarifies Position on F-35 JSF
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, today highlighted the Government of Canada’s successful ongoing efforts to renew the Canadian Forces in remarks to members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). In his speech, Minister Fantino highlighted Canada’s ongoing participation in the multinational Joint Strike Fighter program. “The multinational [...]
Canada may back out of F35 purchase: minister
Canada’s associate defense minister on Tuesday said one of the most ardent supporters of the F35 program could back out of a multi-billion purchase of the fighter jets. “We have not as yet discounted the possibility of backing out of the program,” Minister Julian Fantino, responsible for military procurement, was quoted as telling the House [...]
Norwegian Representatives Visit F-35 Integrated Test Force
Team members from the Air Force Flight Test Center and the Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force welcomed Norwegian representatives for a visit here Feb. 28 and 29 to provide Norwegian media and Norwegian military officials access to the F-35 Lightning II in order to learn about the aircraft. The two-day tour not only facilitated [...]
First flight launch means first step toward future air dominance
The launch of the first F-35 Lightning II flight here March 6 is a small step into the next half century of air dominance. Morale was high even though the sortie was abbreviated by the pilot’s determination of “in flight emergency.” “Our first sortie is truly a milestone for the program,” said Col. Andrew Toth, [...]
Canada Hosts Update on Multinational Joint Strike Fighter Program
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Canada’s Associate Minister of National Defence, received his latest update regarding the continued progress of the multinational Joint Strike Fighter Program during a successful meeting with program partners. “The Royal Canadian Air Force plays an important role in protecting our sovereignty, and defending our interests at home and abroad,” said Minister [...]
Fifth generation fighters crucial to air superiority
The Air Force is the world’s most advanced air and space force and, with the integration of fifth generation aircraft, is gaining new tactical advantages that transcend beyond just stealth into areas such as enhanced maneuverability, multi-role capabilities and fused sensor and avionics systems that can communicate with other weapons systems. That’s why it is [...]
Air Force issues flight release for Eglin AFB F-35A
Officials at the Aeronautical Systems Center here issued a Military Flight Release today that will allow the F-35A Lightning II fighter to begin initial operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This decision was reached after an airworthiness board conducted an assessment that evaluated potential risks and the corresponding mitigation actions to conduct unmonitored flights. [...]
Lockheed Martin F-35 Flight Test And Production Progress Report
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program continues to build on its 2011 flight test success. For 2012, the baseline F-35 System Development and Demonstration (SDD) flight test plan calls for the accumulation of 1,001 test flights and 7,873 test points. However, growth in test point requirements throughout the year is anticipated, and the plan will be adjusted [...]
