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JSF To Undergo About 60 Software, Hardware Upgrades Over Next Decade, Babione Says

Nick Zazulia

Wednesday, June 27th, 2018

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ATLANTA--As the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program moves from low-rate initial production into full-rate production, a top official with prime contractor Lockheed Martin [LMT] said on Tuesday the program's focus shifts from initial development to sustainment and continuous capability development and delivery (C2D2) necessary to keep it relevant for decades to come. To that end, the company has about 60 software and hardware upgrades currently planned for the multi-role fighter over the next 10 years.Speaking at an AIAA Aviation…

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