08/02/2011 - The introduction of non-US stealth aircraft into the global competition is a significant development. The Chinese and Russians have introduced developmental prototypes that signify both capabilities and intentions to enter the stealth aircraft game.
08/01/2011 - In the wake of the headlines about the trillion-dollar airplane, F-35 sustainment costs have been tossed into the political fray.
An Interview with Joel Malone 07/25/2011 - The shift from the F-16 to the F-35A for the USAF will provide significant capability to improve operational performance and operational tempo.
07/19/2011 - With a solid networking structure, the 5th generation aircraft can function as a honeycomb which allows them to execute Three Dimensional Warfare.
07/14/2011 Ironically, the F-35 is launched at Eglin on Bastille Day.
07/07/2011 The Eurofighter consortium would clearly like to be the F-15 replacement in Japan, where a recent accident led to the grounding of the 40 year old aircraft.
An Interview with Armando Martinez In an earlier article on the website, we discussed the impact of the design of the F-35 on maintenance. One system, which was discussed in the article, was the new approach to building and maintaining hydraulic systems. The article discussed the impact of the EHAS…
In a recent interview, Lou Kratz, Vice President, Logistics and Sustainment, Lockheed Martin Corporation, laid out an approach towards shaping a new convenant between industry and government in forging a success-based sustainment model. Today, logistics and sustainment are "central to our future in working with our customers", he stresses.
