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F-35

Enabling the Tip of the Spear: Re-Focusing the USAF

Posted on February 26, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
02/26/2012
Secretary Wynne looks at how to recover the F-22 culture as a tip of the spear innovation force.
Posted in Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged F-22, F-35, MADL, Secretary Wynne, USAF

Manufacturing the F-35

Posted on February 16, 2012 | by SysAdmin
02/16/2012
Slideshow: Manufacturing the F-35
Posted in HOME, In Briefs, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force | Tagged combat aircraft, F-35, Frank Dougherty

Viewing the First F-35 Night Flight

Posted on January 25, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/25/2012
This month's video highlights the first F-35 flight night tests conducted in January 2012.
Posted in Video, Video of the month | Tagged F-35, F-35A, Night Flight

Off Probation and Into the USMC Inventory: F-35Bs at Eglin

Posted on January 22, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/22/2012
Slideshow showing a glimpse of the arrival of the new F-35 aircraft to Eglin AFB.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged BF-6, BF-7, BF-8, Col. Tomassetti, eglin afb, F-35, USMC

Re-Crafting Asian Defense: The Chinese and Vietnamese Weigh In

Posted on January 16, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/16/2012
The Chinese are paying attention to our strategic re-think in the Pacific.
Posted in HOME, In Briefs | Tagged F-35, Japan, Pacific Strategy, PRC

The Long Reach of Aegis

Posted on January 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
01/12/2012
Combining Aegis with the new Joint Strike Fighter will enhance coverage and lead to a global honeycomb of defensive capabilities….
Posted in Con Ops, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged Aegis, F-35, USNI Proceedings

The Japanese F-35 Decision: A Building Block in A New Pacific Strategy

Posted on January 8, 2012 | by SysAdmin
01/08/2012
The Japanese understand the opportunity to leverage the F-35 combat systems enterprise and is a key reason why the Japanese down selected the aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged F-35, F-35A, Japan, Lockheed Martin

Re-crafting the Weapons Enterprise: A Core Strategic Necessity

Posted on December 19, 2011 | by Robbin Laird
12/19/2011
Building out a new weapons enterprise is a key part of shaping 21st century military capabilities.
Posted in Manufacturability, Policy Dynamics, What's New | Tagged F-35, hypersonic missiles, hypersonics, Mark Lewis, USAF, Weapons
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