Longer-term support agreements provide greater flexibility for industry and government from both a production stability and product perspective. This approach drives affordability and leverages a stable product line.
In the second piece in our Osprey series, we look at the maturation of the Osprey from a production standpoint. The Boeing Osprey facility near Philadelphia highlights the changes in the manufacturing process accompanying the maturation of the aircraft.
India and France are closing in on a direct government-to-government deal which would ensure a timely delivery and at lower cost to the Indian Air Force of the aircraft.
The C-5M modernization has really unfolded below the radar of Washington analysts and critics.
The LX(R) is designed to replace the aging LSDs.
Along with the South Koreans and Australians, the Japanese are building amphibious ships.
The Japanese and Australians are discussing submarine collaboration as well.
According to Steve Over, the head of international Business Development for the F-35, the program is on track to deliver around 400 aircraft by 2018 and 600 by 2020.
