F-35 Software issues

[Grey Havoc]

Operational Testers Flag F-35 Software Issues - Breaking Defense

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon’s director of Operational Test and Evaluation has raised serious concerns about the F-35 program’s ability to safely and effectively build and test the enormous amount of software used by both the F-35 aircraft and the maintenance and logistics system known as ALIS to...

breakingdefense.com

 

[Arjen]

The memorandum, dated Dec 11 2015:

http://aviationweek.com/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2016/01/12-11-15%20Concerns%20with%20the%20Plans%20for%20F-35%20System%20%20Development%20and%20Follow-On%20Development%20%2810201%29.pdf

 

[Arjen]

... and of course the Jan 22 Aviation Week story on the subject, plus its 137 comments.

Testing Chief Warns Of JSF Software Delays | Aviation Week Network

The JSF Program Office says it is making good progress with F-35 software, but the Pentagon’s testing watchdog says problems are ahead.

aviationweek.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

Via SNAFU: http://www.investors.com/news/two-major-issues-with-f-35-before-its-ready-for-combat/

 

[jsport]

The Debrief: Pricing Pinch Prompts New F-35 Affordability Plans | Aviation Week Network

Lockheed Martin F-35s will become more expensive over the next four years, with flyaway prices rising 16-18% depending on the variant.

aviationweek.com