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F-35 software problems pose yet more delays
March 25 by Defence IQ PressWhile the F-35 programme office had some good news yesterday following South Korea’s confirmation that it would buy 40 of the fifth generation fighters, the US Government Accountability Office...
F-35 weapons programme manager focuses on cutting costs, $1 trillion "unacceptable"
November 18 by Defence IQ PressCaptain Paul Overstreet, the weapons system programme manager for the F-35, discussed the technical, operational and financial challenges and capability benefits of the Joint Strike Fighter durin...
F-35 Weekly Update: 31st October 2013
October 31 by Defence IQ PressSouth Korea is nearing a decision to buy some Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets, but may keep its options open for a limited purchase of Boeing Co's (BA.N) F-15, sources familiar with the count...
Turkey reissues order for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
October 22 by Defence IQ PressTurkey is back in for the F-35 after withdrawing an initial order for two fighters in January based on budget and technology concerns. The government is now set to reissue the order according to...
F-35 Weekly Update: 21st October 2013
October 21 by Defence IQ PressTop Pentagon officials will examine the cost of building and operating the Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jet at a major review of the $392 billion program next week that will also provide update...
F-35 Weekly Update: 14th October 2013
October 14 by Defence IQ PressAn Israeli company has been selected to take part in manufacturing hi-tech helmets for pilots of the US F-35 stealth fighter, Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon said Sunday. He said in a statem...
F-35 Weekly Update: 30th September 2013
September 30 by Defence IQ PressThe Pentagon on Friday said it had finalized two contracts with Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) valued at $7.8 billion for 71 more F-35 fighter jets, citing what it called significant reductions in the...
F-35 Weekly Update: 23rd September 2013
September 23 by Defence IQ PressThe Dutch defense ministry said on Tuesday that it had selected the F-35 fighter jet from Lockheed Martin to replace its aging fleet of F-16s, bringing an end to years of uncertainty over the Nether...
F-35 Weekly Update: 16th September 2013
September 16 by Defence IQ PressCanada's aerospace industry could lose about $10.5 billion worth of contracts over several decades if the federal government ultimately decides not to purchase the controversial F-35 Stealth Fighter...
Changing your mind about the F-35
September 11 by Defence IQ PressHe wants to use DSEI as a platform to "start changing the attitude of the UK's defence commentariat" towards the F-35. He wants to "reset" the perception the UK has of the much delayed, costly and pro...
F-35 Weekly Update: 9th September 2013
September 09 by Defence IQ PressBritain and Norway are investigating possible collaboration in the support and training for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The two sides said they are looking at cooperation opportunities in mainten...
F-35 Weekly Update: 2nd September 2013
September 02 by Defence IQ PressTwo F-35 fighter jets have completed dozens of test flights from the deck of this amphibious assault ship over the past three weeks, but several flights were scrapped on Wednesday for maintenance is...