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Air Force

F-35’s Software, Logistics System Still a Concern to Lawmakers

Valerie Insinna

Tuesday, April 14th, 2015

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F-35’s Software, Logistics System Still a Concern to Lawmakers

Although the F-35 program office has made strides to keep the program on cost and schedule, the aircraft’s complicated software and logistics system presents a significant hurdle to fielding the aircraft, government officials said during an April 14 House Armed Service Committee’s tactical air and land forces subcommittee hearing.The biggest risk to the program continues to be developing and integrating its software, said Sean Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition.The program is nearing the completion…

Missile Defense

Guetlein On Golden Dome: ‘We Cannot Protect This Nation And Bankrupt It At The Same Time’

While there has been criticism among missile defense advocates of Golden Dome’s development pace after the signing of an executive order in January last year, Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, […]

Missile Defense

Interview with Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.), co-chair of the Golden Dome Caucus

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Space

Space Force PAE For Infrastructure Completing Move To Colorado Springs

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Congress

Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers Urge Trump Admin Support For Marines’ JLTV Second Supplier Effort

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