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F-35

Quickstep signs contract for even more advanced F-35 composites

Posted on June 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/25/2012
The agreement with Northrop Gumman covers production until 2020 of ‘Group 2’ JSF components, which are said to be more complex aircraft components that will be used in the main structure and supports of the F-35.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35, Quickstep

Allies and the F-35: Getting on With It

Posted on June 24, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/24/2012
A new approach to Allies and global reach is inherent in the F-35 program.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged Allies, F-35, Japan, Norway

New Australian F-35 Facility

Posted on June 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/22/2012
Quickstep Technologies Pty Ltd. opened a new F-35 related facility in Bankstown, Australia
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged Australia, F-35, Northrop Grumman

The Norwegian F-35 Decision: Understanding the Impact of Weapons Integration

Posted on June 21, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/21/2012
Integration on the Norwegian F-35 provides an instant global marketplace for Kongsberg.
Posted in Manufacturability, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Kongsberg, Norway

Norway Moves Ahead with the F-35

Posted on June 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/15/2012
Norway moves ahead with F-35 acquisition and ensures that its core missile program is integrated into the program as well.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Joint Strike Missile, Norway

A Congressional Staffer Perspective on the F-35: “Build Planes and Get Them into the Hands of the Warfighters”

Posted on June 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/15/2012
You can't have IOC if you don't build the plane.
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, Heritage foundation, Laser Lazarski, Senator Inhofe

Japan to Purchase First 4 F-35As, June 2012

Posted on June 15, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/15/2012
Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense, Shu Watanabe, revealed at the House of Representatives Security Council that Japan and the U.S. would seal a contract to purchase first four F-35s before June 30. Both Governments have almost agreed on the unit price 10.2 billion JPY, 300 million JPY higher than the…
Posted in The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged F-35, Japan

Multi-National Training: The Entry into Service of the A400M

Posted on June 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/11/2012
Multi-national training is highlighted in the new airlifter from Airbus Military.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New | Tagged A400M, airbus military, Eglin, F-35, Seville, training
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