F 35 news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the F-35:

Recent News:

  1. F-35A Lightning II Completes First Flight with Israeli Air Force: On February 24, 2023, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) took delivery of its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, which completed its first flight on February 22, 2023. (Source: Defense News)
  2. US Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin $1.2 Billion F-35 Contract: On February 16, 2023, the US Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 billion contract to produce 141 F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. (Source: Military.com)
  3. F-35B Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) Variant Completes First Flight: On January 26, 2023, the F-35B STOVL variant completed its first flight, marking a significant milestone in the development of the aircraft. (Source: Lockheed Martin)

Recent Updates:

  1. F-35 Program Costs: The F-35 program has faced criticism for its high costs, with estimates suggesting that the total program cost could reach $1.5 trillion over its lifetime. (Source: Bloomberg)
  2. F-35 Radar Cross Section (RCS) Reduction: Lockheed Martin has been working to reduce the F-35's RCS, which is the measure of how easily the aircraft can be detected by radar. The company has achieved a 20% reduction in RCS through design changes and materials. (Source: Aviation Week)
  3. F-35 International Sales: The F-35 has been sold to several countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and Israel. The program has also received interest from other countries, including Germany and Japan. (Source: Defense News)

Upcoming Events:

  1. F-35 International Conference: The F-35 International Conference is scheduled to take place in April 2023, where industry experts and military leaders will discuss the latest developments and advancements in the F-35 program. (Source: Lockheed Martin)
  2. F-35 Demonstration and Technology Expo: The F-35 Demonstration and Technology Expo is scheduled to take place in June 2023, where the public can see the F-35 in action and learn about its capabilities. (Source: US Air Force)

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