The F-35 ‘Ferrari’ Stealth Fighter Has Just 1 Mission
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The F-35 ‘Ferrari’ Stealth Fighter Has Just 1 Mission
Key Points and Summary – After losing the F-47 NGAD contract, Lockheed Martin is pushing a “Ferrari” F-35—an uprated, fifth-gen-plus variant that borrows tech from its NGAD bid. CEO Jim Taiclet says talks with the Pentagon are “very active,” with encouraging feedback, though no contracts exist. – Right now, the plane has one mission: to gain enough support to get built. And a present, no one really is sure what will happen U.S. Air Force Maj. Kr…
Lockheed Martin is in talks with the Pentagon to develop a "fifth-generation plus" version of the F-35, which will incorporate sixth-generation technologies. No contract has yet been signed, but it is estimated that up to 1,500 aircraft will be built in the upgraded version.
Lockheed Martin Counters Boeing's F-47 Victory With Cost-Effective F-35 Upgrade Using Sixth-Gen Technology
Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) is countering Boeing Co.‘s (NYSE:BA) F-47 sixth-generation fighter victory with a cost-effective F-35 upgrade using sixth-generation technology. Lockheed Strikes Back After Boeing Contract Loss CEO Jim Taiclet revealed on Thursday that the Pentagon shows “very…
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