Tuesday, February 16, 2010

F-35 News Updates -- February 16, 2010

The projected costs of the F-35 program have risen to $298.8 billion from an early estimate of about $200 billion. Lockheed Martin

A Timely Jolt for the F-35 -- New York Times Editorial

Fixing the Pentagon’s dysfunctional procurement system takes more than just killing off anachronistic projects like the now-terminated F-22 jet fighter. It also requires rescuing vitally needed programs from poor military management and private sector cost overruns.

That is why we are pleased to see Defense Secretary Robert Gates taking strong steps to revitalize the struggling F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

Read more ....

More News On The F-35

US Deputy Secretary of Defence Bill Lynn can't put price on F-35 warplanes -- The Australian
Australia to pay more for fighter jets, US government says -- News.com.au
US says strike fighter delays overcome -- ABC News (Australia)
Gates Tries to Get F-35 Program Back on Course -- New York Times
USAF reveals 30-year investment plan -- Janes
Idaho launches push for F-35 jets -- Magic Valley
A letter to the Dutch F-35 team -- ELP Defens(c)e
Israel presses U.S. for F-35 deal -- UPI
Lockheed Martin may sell fifth generation F-35 to India -- Thaindian
Turkey says F-35 project share exceeds $7 bln -- World Bulletin
First RAF pilot flies F-35 Joint Strike Fighter -- Defence Professionals

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