As posted earlier in the USMC doctrine changes thread by @jsport :
View: https://youtu.be/1_mu6Lsah0I
I should bloody well hope so, Sir.(sorry my Italian patriotic mode is on).
Is it possible to elaborate further? I am not familiar with this designation.SRVL
Is it possible to elaborate further? I am not familiar with this designation.SRVL
Not really surprising as he's a Seattle area DemocratSmith says it's time to 'cut our losses' on F-35 'rathole' | InsideDefense.com
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) said today it is time for Congress and the Pentagon to begin a debate to "cut our losses" on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, meaning the most expensive weapons program in U.S. history could be nearing a major inflection point.insidedefense.com
The is what happens when societies fail: they are destroyed from within. If people don't do something soon we are going to be the next Rome. Yes off topic but for 40 years I've watched politicians take delight in destroying weapons system after weapons system because it want absolutely perfect.... I can remember when they hated and despised the f15 that seems to be all any democrat wants to buy. Thank god almighty the eagle is still a great aircraft.The guy is entitled to his opinions no one is requiring you to agree with them. Kind of what democracy is all about, so there’s no need to describe someone as the enemy within.He’s made numerous statements undermining other defence programs over his tenure, which suggests to me that he’s the enemy within. Thankfully for the US military, he usually caves during budget fights.Not really surprising as he's a Seattle area DemocratSmith says it's time to 'cut our losses' on F-35 'rathole' | InsideDefense.com
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) said today it is time for Congress and the Pentagon to begin a debate to "cut our losses" on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, meaning the most expensive weapons program in U.S. history could be nearing a major inflection point.insidedefense.com
Not that i disagree with you BIO.
But as for other large costly arms program, they surly been there all the time F-35 program has been running.
KC tanker, different Navy programs etc.
For me, i think its a shift in US top millitary staff opinion. Perhaps people that did not run at the top when the F-35 program was early in the Years.
Commenting on the balance between investment in Tempest and the acquisition of F-35s Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) research fellow and editor of RUSI Defence Systems Justin Bronk told Air Force Technology: “The Tempest vs F-35 order numbers trade-off is politically complex but in terms of outputs it is straightforward.
“Since Tempest will not produce a viable combat air fleet until the end of the 2030s at the earliest, funding put towards Tempest instead of F-35 orders represents a direct reduction in UK combat air capabilities over the next 20 years in exchange for industrial and economic benefits in the UK military aerospace sector.”
In the same hearing, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshal Richard Knighton suggested that after the current 48 jets were ordered, the UK would not be ordering more F-35s until after 2025. Knighton also acknowledged that there was a need to acquire more than 48 jets.
Royal Navy eyes 'catapult system' to launch drones and jets from aircraft carriers
Experts warn 'Plan B' launch and recovery systems needed for F-35www.telegraph.co.uk
Ah found another similar article here.
MoD looking at ‘cats and traps’ to launch uncrewed aircraft at sea
The MoD is looking to assess the availability of electromagnetic catapult and arrestor wire systems for the launch and recovery of air vehicles at sea.ukdefencejournal.org.uk
How many VL loyal wingmen could you fit on QE2?^ makes me wonder if the F-35B/Cs will be the last of the manned carrier fighters
USNs NGAD and the FCAS will both come in the 2030-2040 timeframe. China is also likely to field many carrier aircraft in the coming decades.^ makes me wonder if the F-35B/Cs will be the last of the manned carrier fighters
Maloney and Lynch applauded the Pentagon for its efforts to hold Lockheed Martin accountable for failing to meet contract requirements for F-35 spare parts. The company is required to provide RFI spare parts, which means that spare parts are ready to install and have an electronic equipment logbook (EEL) assigned that includes information such as part history and remaining life. Spare parts such as wheel, seat, and window assemblies without an EEL are considered non-RFI.
Le gouvernement De Croo "n’a pas l’intention de mettre fin au contrat d’achat" de 34 chasseurs-bombardiers américains F-35A, a affirmé ce mercredi la ministre de la Défense, Ludivine Dedonder, interrogée par plusieurs députés
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The De Croo government "does not intend to terminate the contract for the purchase" of 34 American F-35A fighter-bombers, Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said on Wednesday.
« Le gouvernement actuel n’envisage pas de mettre un terme à ce contrat », a répondu Ludivine Dedonder (PS) à la Chambre. « La communication des autorités américaines peut sembler inquiétante, surtout si on la retire de son contexte. L’US Air Force reste bien engagée sur le F-35, qui reste la pierre angulaire de sa capacité de combat. » Et la ministre d’expliquer : « chaque année, les autorités américaines publient un rapport sur les capacités opérationnelles sous leur responsabilité. Il existe trois versions du F-35, le A, le B et le C. La Belgique a acheté la version A. D’après les rapports concernant cette version, aucun manquement en matière de sécurité des vols n’a été constaté. En outre, le nombre de manquements est passé de 13 en 2019 à 8 en 2020 avec une correction systématique planifiée au cours de l’année 2021. Il faut savoir que le F-16 présente encore aujourd’hui un nombre de points d’amélioration supérieur. »
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"The current government has no plans to end this contract," Ludivine Dedonder (PS) told the House. “The communication from the American authorities can seem worrying, especially if we take it out of context. The US Air Force remains firmly engaged on the F-35, which remains the cornerstone of its combat capability. "And the minister explained:" Every year, the American authorities publish a report on the operational capacities under their responsibility. There are three versions of the F-35, the A, the B and the C. Belgium bought version A. According to reports for this version, no flight safety deficiencies were found. In addition, the number of reported deficiencies decreased from 13 in 2019 to 8 in 2020 with a systematic correction planned during the year 2021.It should be noted that the F-16 today still has a superior number of deficiency points noted for improvement."