Thursday, September 20, 2018

We're Stuck With The F-35

Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Cook (U.S. Air Force.)

Fox Trot Alpha: We're Stuck With the F-35 and That Might Not Be a Bad Thing Anymore

The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most complicated, controversial, and expensive defense projects in history. But it may finally be turning a corner. Like a container ship that takes miles to change direction, the F-35 program is gradually improving, and closing in on a final round of tests to determine the plane’s viability. Although the fighter still has a ways to go before being truly ready for battle, the F-35 is no longer in any serious danger of being canceled—if it ever truly was.

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WNU Editor: Yup. There is no turning back now.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The F-35 could be a legendary aircraft if the USA and its partners keep its vast cyber supply line secure. Computer code and data files have to be kept safe from adversaries.

Good luck with that.