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This summer could be a make or break moment for USAF nextgen fighter:
06/09/2020

This summer could be a make or break moment for USAF nextgen fighter:

The Next Generation Air Dominance program is set to have a finalized acquisition strategy within the next few months.

Lockheed to Retrofit F-35s for Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses Role:
06/05/2020

Lockheed to Retrofit F-35s for Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses Role:

Lockheed Martin won a $26.7M contract to develop a structural mod for the F-35 to enhance its Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses capability.

Italian defense minister commits to F-35 despite calls to suspend program:
05/30/2020

Italian defense minister commits to F-35 despite calls to suspend program:

Lorenzo Guerini said he “confirmed that the program would continue,” after calls from Italy’s Five Star party to halt F-35 purchases for a year to pay for a coronavirus rebound.

Germany, France and Spain approve FCAS fighter jet performance benchmarks:
05/27/2020

Germany, France and Spain approve FCAS fighter jet performance benchmarks:

The criteria will be used to whittle down the number of design options as the Future Combat Air System program proceeds through the next stages of development.

F-35A Demonstration Team takeoff video:
05/27/2020

F-35A Demonstration Team takeoff video:

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Breaking Down USAF’s 70-Percent Overall Mission Capable Rate:
05/21/2020

Breaking Down USAF’s 70-Percent Overall Mission Capable Rate:

The Air Force’s fleet in fiscal 2019 maintained an overall mission capable rate of 70.27 percent, a slight increase from the previous year.

Eglin F-35A Crashes Upon Landing, Pilot Ejects:
05/21/2020

Eglin F-35A Crashes Upon Landing, Pilot Ejects:

An F-35A from the 58th Fighter Squadron crash-landed late May 19 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., according to the 33rd Fighter Wing. The pilot safely ejected.

After two crashes within days, Eglin AFB announces safety pause:
05/21/2020

After two crashes within days, Eglin AFB announces safety pause:

“The events over the past few days remind us that the defense of our country can be a dangerous business,” Brig. Gen. Scott Cain said.

Lockheed Martin to miss F-35 delivery target in 2020:
05/21/2020

Lockheed Martin to miss F-35 delivery target in 2020:

Lockheed Martin is under contract to deliver 141 F-35 jets this year. Amid COVID-19 restrictions, it's unclear whether that will happen.

F-35 suppliers are having trouble delivering parts on schedule:
05/12/2020

F-35 suppliers are having trouble delivering parts on schedule:

According to the GAO, the number of F-35 parts delivered late skyrocketed from less than 2,000 in August 2017 to upwards of 10,000 in July 2019.

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