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Lockheed Martin Says F-35 Backlog Could Take 18 Months To Clear

The backlog of F-35s with Tech Refresh-3 (TR-3) will require a year and a half to clear. But TR-3 makes the F-35 smarter…

Short answer: nine. Let’s explore some of those foreign F-35 users in greater detail.

Romania is getting closer to joining the F-35A club. Read on for details, including the need for interoperability.

The F-35 is the result of the contribution of many key Western defense contractors with each supplying many important components.

Lockheed is looking to expand Super Hercules maintenance in India as well as locally produce more of the new aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

Lockheed is looking to expand Super Hercules maintenance in India as well as locally produce more of the new aircraft for the Indian Air Force.

At least 3,000 F-35s are expected to eventually be produced, although many factors could increase or decrease the overall number.

While the DoD is accepting F-35s into service without completing the full TR-3 upgrade, it is withholding the final payment.

Despite the technical difficulties and controversies, the F-35 is here to stay. The DAS system gives it a major edge.

The Apache is a devastating helicopter gunship platform. A major reason is its TADS targeting system.