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F-35 STOVL fuel systems tests complete
Feb 25, 2008 - Fuel systems tests on the F-35B Short Take-Off Vertical Landing variant (STOVL) aircraft have been completed by BAE 5 days ahead of schedule. [Read more...]
F-35B powered up for the first time
Oct 26, 2007 - Electrical power was applied for the first time to the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II on Thursday night, thus initiating a series of ground tests that will lead to the inaugural flight of the short-takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) stealth fighter next spring in 2008. [Read more...]
BAE Systems delivers first F-35 Electronic Warfare System
Sep 25, 2007 - BAE Systems has completed acceptance testing for the F-35 Lightning II electronic warfare (EW) suite spiral release 2. [Read more...]
F-35 Lightning II avionics test bed takes wing BAE systems
Jan 25, 2007 - The Joint Strike Fighter Cooperative Avionics Test Bed (CATB), a 737-300 aircraft extensively modified by BAE Systems, successfully completed its maiden flight Jan. 23 at Mojave, California. [Read more...]
F-35 Lightning II completes first flight
Dec 15, 2006 - The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II lifted into the skies today for the first time, completing a successful inaugural flight and initiating the most comprehensive flight test program in military aviation history. [Read more...]
Alcan becomes leading heavy gauge plate aluminum supplier for the F-35
Sep 14, 2006 - Alcan Rolled Products has entered into a multi-year agreement with Transtar Metals to supply heavy gauge aluminum plate in support of Transtar's supply chain management program with Lockheed Martin, Northrop-Grumman and BAE Systems. [Read more...]
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin sign agreement for lifetime support of F-35 Lightning II
Jul 19, 2006 - BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin announced today that they have signed an agreement that defines how F-35 support services will be provided in the UK through the life of the F-35 Lightning II program. [Read more...]
F-35 Lightning II, strong global partnership, ready to begin production and sustainment
Jul 18, 2006 - With a new name, its first flight on the near horizon, six aircraft in various stages of subassembly and plans being laid for operation and support, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the only 5TH generation fighter available on the international market, is moving quickly into production with an eye toward long-term sustainment. [Read more...]
F-35 officially named "Lightning II"
Jul 07, 2006 - After much speculation, many polls online, and more posts on F-16.net than nearly any other topic, the offical name for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has finally been announced - "Lightning II." [Read more...]
First STOVL F-35 Joint Strike Fighter takes shape at BAE Systems
Jul 06, 2006 - BAE Systems has started assembling the aft fuselage of the first short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). [Read more...]
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