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F-35

Enabling the Global F-35 Fleet: Shaping a Common Logistical Approach

Posted on June 8, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
06/08/2012
Building a 21st century fighter from the ground up with Unique Item Identification built in.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New | Tagged F-35, RFID, UID

Understanding the Basic F-35: What is in the Baseline Aircraft? (Updated)

Posted on May 13, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/13/2012
This interview with Dr. Mike Skaff focuses on the basic go to war airplane, with Block 2.5 software.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35A, F-35B, F-35C

The Baseline F-35 Special Report

Posted on May 6, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
05/06/2012
A new report in our Special Report series focuses on the baseline F-35 aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35

The F-35 Cockpit: Enabling the Pilot as a Tactical Decision Maker

Posted on April 18, 2012 | by SysAdmin
04/18/2012
A briefing by Dr. Michael Skaff provides an overview of the F-35 cockpit and how it enables the Pilot as a tactical decision maker
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cockpit, Dr. Michael L. Skaff, F-35

Another North Korean Missile Launch: How to Prepare for Realistic Strategic Deterrence?

Posted on April 11, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/11/2012
What is the difference between a test and a strike when dealing with such a secretive regime?
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Aegis, F-35, Japan, Japanese F-15s, North Korea

The F-35 as a “Flying Sensor Fusion Engine”: Positioning the Fleet for “Tron” Warfare

Posted on April 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/09/2012
C5ISR-D Fusion engine is an inherent redundant aircraft and fleet “survivability” factor, as much as war fighting factor.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged AESA Radar, DAS, F-35, Fusion Engine, JSF, sensors

The 1957 Perspective on the 2012 US Military

Posted on April 3, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
04/03/2012
A 55 year life cycle cost perspective for the F-35? That is like doing such a forecast in 1957 for 2012.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged 1957, 55 year estimate, F-35

The Right Force in the Right Place at the Right Time: Getting C2 Right

Posted on March 31, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
03/31/2012
Col. Iiams explains from his wide-ranging experience the key role of C2 in getting the right force, in the right place at the right time.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged Bold Alligator 2012, F-35, Javelin Thrust, Osprey, SWAN, V-22
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