
Information sharing issues involving software is delaying system design and development (SDD) progress on the Air Force’s F-35A, a top Defense Department official said Thursday. “We’re doing reasonably well at getting test points in,” Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) Frank Kendall told reporters on a conference call. “But we are behind and the question is now can we narrow that gap somewhat between now and when we finish (software block) 3F.” F-35 Joint Program Office…