Lockheed Martin F-35: News ONLY topic

[jeffb]

Something which isn't mentioned with the tech transfer aspects of the F35 is the changes regularly required to client state intellectual property policies. These can be surprisingly onerous and far reaching, especially where F35 parts manufacturing or maintenance is involved.

This is based on what exactly?

Something which isn't mentioned with the tech transfer aspects of the F35 is the changes regularly required to client state intellectual property policies. These can be surprisingly onerous and far reaching, especially where F35 parts manufacturing or maintenance is involved.

This is based on what exactly?

Actually nothing. I'm confusing dual use export controls with IP restrictions. My bad.

 

[Acatomic]

When you understand that F-35s can fly anywhere un-impaired in the M.E, a region only limited by access to technology in their weapons acquisition policies, you've to wonder if anyone has a real sense of the awe power yet in the hands of those gifted to get their buy flying.

The F-35 program is not only a weapon, it's a change of era in the military akin to the Renaissance in arts.

Yeah, lets just hope it hits FRP in '21.

It’s Official: Pentagon Puts F-35 Full-Rate Production Decision On Hold

With critical test and evaluation work still unfinished, the full-rate production decision will be left to the future Biden administration.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Bhurki]

When you understand that F-35s can fly anywhere un-impaired in the M.E, a region only limited by access to technology in their weapons acquisition policies, you've to wonder if anyone has a real sense of the awe power yet in the hands of those gifted to get their buy flying.

The F-35 program is not only a weapon, it's a change of era in the military akin to the Renaissance in arts.

Yeah, lets just hope it hits FRP in '21.

It’s Official: Pentagon Puts F-35 Full-Rate Production Decision On Hold

With critical test and evaluation work still unfinished, the full-rate production decision will be left to the future Biden administration.

www.thedrive.com

Oh, darn.. I guess i jinxed it.

 

[jsport]

Stealthy XQ-58 Drone Busts The Networking Logjam Between F-22 And F-35

During a major test, the drone acted as an airborne translator for the F-22 and F-35, while also flying in formation alongside them.

link.defensenews.com

 

[fightingirish]

Michele Evans, a top executive at Lockheed Martin who worked with major weapons systems, died on Jan. 1, the aerospace company announced. She was 55.

Source: https://t.co/coUkNaDkTe

 

[TomcatViP]

Anothere rare chance to see Stealth aircraft flying over France before the 2040's:

France to host Atlantic Trident exercise for the first time

For the 3rd edition of Atlantic Trident, a French airbase will host the exercise attended by air forces from France, the United States, and the United Kingdom

www.aerotime.aero

 

[TomcatViP]

A change in doctrine that could bear some importance here:

In a statement issued on 29th December, the Swiss military announced the round-the-clock quick-reaction availability of two F-18s for protection of the nation’s airspace.

“From now on, the air police service will be on call 24 hours a day to guarantee the security and the sovereignty over Swiss airspace,” the statement said.

Swiss Air Force finally on call around the clock

The Swiss Air Force will be on standby 24/7 from Thursday, when two F/A-18 fighter jets will be ready to take off, fully armed, within 15 minutes.

www.swissinfo.ch

Also noted by the Aviationist:

Swiss Air Force F/A-18s Finally Started Providing Round-the-Clock Swiss Airspace Protection Last Week

Until Dec. 31, 2020, the Swiss Air Force F/A-18s were available for Quick Reaction Alert only on business hours. About 7 years ago, an embarrassing incident highlighted the need for a round-the-clo…

theaviationist.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Israel MoD declares to be in favor of an immediate acquisition of 20+ F-35:

Israel's defence minister favours buying one more F-35 squadron for now

Israel's defence minister said on Monday that he wants the country to buy a third squadron of stealth F-35 warplanes from the United States, and that he hoped a deal could be clinched before President Donald Trump steps down on Jan. 20.

mobile.reuters.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Also

Lockheed Awarded $904M for Lot 16 F-35 Long Lead Materials, Support Services - GovCon Wire

Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $903.6M contract modification to

www.govconwire.com

 

[TomcatViP]

An expert believes this legislation benefits the USAF because it may be able to modify and use these aircraft in situations where using new, operational F-35As would be cost-prohibitive. A retired USAF pilot, who was given anonymity because he is not authorised to speak to reporters, told Janes on 4 January that these situations include exercises and maintenance training.

They also include using the aircraft to experiment with new technologies or to train new test pilots. Using test aircraft in these situations would be much cheaper than using “full-up” F-35As, the retired pilot said.

These original test aircraft are in long-term storage because they are the oldest version of the F-35 and do not resemble the current A-model versions. These test assets have older avionics and test instrumentation, for example, and thus have very limited utility in their current configuration.

US lawmakers permit US Air Force to acquire F-35A test aircraft

The fiscal year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which became law on 1 January 2021, allows the US Air Force (USAF) to utilise, modify, and operate...

www.janes.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Spear for Britain's B:

Britain signs 550 million sterling weapons contract for F-35 jets

Britain said on Wednesday that it signed a 550 million pound ($751 million) contract with European weapons-maker MBDA to manufacture surface-attack missiles for use on the country's F-35B fighter jets.

mobile.reuters.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Italian Navy Aircraft Carrier Cavour to Start F-35B Qualification Next Month - Naval News

The Italian Navy (Marina Militare) flagship, the aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, is set to reach Naval Station Norfolk in mid-February to start F-35B STOVL aircraft qualifications with the U.S. Marine Corps.

www.navalnews.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Lawsuit threatens $23B weapons sale to UAE

A small, 2-year-old nonprofit think tank has taken a step that most advocacy organizations never dare try.

www.defensenews.com

 

[Dev]

F-35 flies with 871 flaws, only two fewer than year earlier​

F-35 flies with 871 flaws, only two fewer than year earlier

Lockheed Martin Corp. has delivered or is under contract for 970 aircraft of a potential 3,200 or more planes for the US and other nations.

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[TomcatViP]

Not yet fifty shades but the grey beast got to get more striking colors (Scramble.nl - old link not posted here until now as it seems) :

https://www.facebook.com/Scramblemagazine/posts/3703337326359441

View: https://facebook.com/Scramblemagazine/posts/3703337326359441

 

[helmutkohl]

hooray something slightly less boring!

but don't some US Navy F-35s have some color too?

 

[archipeppe]

Count of Cavour aircraft carrier is about to leave its mooring port in Taranto to go to USA:

Imminente la partenza della portaerei Cavour per gli Stati Uniti – Analisi Difesa

www.analisidifesa.it

She will reach the Navy harbour in Norfolk to start the F-35B certification process in mid-February.
Marines F-35B detachement will help Italians in the trials side by side with MMI F-35B and also to familiarize the crew.