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Lockheed Martin Develops a “Fifth-Gen Plus” F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed Martin is pivoting to upgrade the F-35 after losing major sixth-generation fighter jet contracts. It promises near-NGAD capabilities at half the cost.
Air Force Technology on MSN7d
Lockheed Martin to convert three F-35s into flight science aircraft
Lockheed Martin has received a contract modification to convert three F-35 aircraft Lightning II JSF into flight science test ...
The Aviationist on MSN6d
Lockheed Martin Plans ‘Supercharged’ F-35 to Compete Against Boeing F-47
Company CEO Jim Taiclet claims that by applying advanced technologies to the F-35, 80% of the F-47’s capability can be ...
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Lockheed Martin's CEO wants the F-35 to be 'fifth-generation plus,' an upgraded fighter that can almost rival the F-47
Lockheed Martin's CEO, James Taiclet, said he wants to improve the F-35 so it can match 80% of sixth-generation aircraft capabilities.JOHN THYS / AFP via Getty Images James Taiclet hopes to ...
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Lockheed Martin wants to “supercharge” F-35 after NGAD loss
aircraft bid will now be applied to its F-35 and F-22 aircraft, according to Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet. Lockheed Martin will “not protest” the US Air Force’s (USAF) decision to award Boeing ...
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Lockheed Martin Plans ‘Supercharged’ F-35 to Compete Against Boeing F-47
Among the capabilities likely included in Lockheed Martin’s proposal is advanced manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T). The company has already hinted at the F-35 having strong potential in this area ...
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Outgunned On NGAD, Lockheed Doubles Down On F-35
(MENAFN- Asia Times) Bested at the next-generation US fighter competition, Lockheed Martin is betting big ... Air & Space Forces Magazine that the F-35 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) is intended ...