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DoD, Pratt Still Pursuing Long-Term Fix To F135 Engine Issue

DoD, Pratt Still Pursuing Long-Term Fix To F135 Engine Issue

The Defense Department and Pratt & Whitney are still pursuing a long-term solution to the F135 problem that lead to an engine fire and a temporary grounding of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter last summer, according to a key officer.Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Vice Adm. Paul Grosklags told the House Armed Services (HASC) tactical air and land forces subcommittee Thursday DoD had two temporary fixes in place allowing the F-35 to fly. Excessive flexing of the…

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