Other Post F-35 Lightning News and Discussion

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Check Out These Amazing Photos Of The Second F-35C Sporting A Mirror-Like Coating

The second "chrome" F-35C was photographed at Point Mugu recently. A new F-35C, airframe BuNo 168842, Modex 105, sporting a mirror-like coating, was

theaviationist.com

Second mirror F35 sighted

Makes me wonder if someone has a decent lazer weapon

Or it's a better stealth coating for the newer radar systems

 

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Building up the Lightning Force – when will the UK get its F-35 jets? | Navy Lookout

www.navylookout.com

 

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This is a view to the Block 4 upgrades I haven't seen before.

Inside Block 4—The Mostly Secret Plan For Making The F-35 Fighter Even More Lethal

The bottom line on Block 4 upgrades of the F-35 fighter is that without them, America's edge in air power will gradually erode.

www.forbes.com

9 reasons why the F-35 needs a new engine - Breaking Defense

As the military decides between upgrading what it’s got and starting fresh, the Heritage Foundation’s John “JV” Venable argues the more expensive option now will save in the long run.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Agreement between Pentagon and Lockheed for 398 F-35 jets

The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin have finalised the contract for the production and delivery of up to 398 F-35s, costing a total of £25bn.

ukdefencejournal.org.uk