Report: F-35 failed ‘real-world operational’ tests for deployment

Report: F-35 failed ‘real-world operational’ tests for deployment

Special to WorldTribune.com Tests of the F-35 fifth generation stealth fighter jet in May revealed serious operational deficiencies, according to a Pentagon report. In another major setback for the $400 billion Joint Strike Fighter project, the report said that the F-35s launched from a U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault ship were unreliable and failed to […]

Pratt & Whitney to hire 700 in Turkey to produce F-35 engine parts

Pratt & Whitney to hire 700 in Turkey to produce F-35 engine parts

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey has launched an engine facility for the Joint Strike Fighter. Turkey has overseen a joint venture that would produce engines for the U.S.-origin F-35 fighter-jet. The venture, Kale Pratt & Whitney, would focus on the critical parts of the JSF engine. “For Turkey, such types of industrial production mean […]

Israeli F-35 green-lighted: Obama administration ends lengthy delay

Israeli F-35 green-lighted: Obama administration ends lengthy delay

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Israel has received U.S. approval for its planned Joint Strike Fighter fleet. The Defense Department has awarded a $101.9 million contract for JSF logistics for Israel. Under the contract, Lockheed Martin would provide engineering and software development for Israel’s order of 19 F-35A fighter-jets. Israel, the first foreign country to […]

Turkey submits order for two F-35s with option on 100

Turkey submits order for two F-35s with option on 100

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey has again decided to submit its first order of the Joint Strike Fighter. Turkey’s Defense Industry Undersecretariat, known as SSM, has been authorized to order the F-35 fighter-jet from the United States. SSM said the initial order would consist of two fifth-generation fighters from prime contractor Lockheed Martin. “The […]

F-35 fails stealth test: Report says JSF vulnerable to tracking by Russia, China

F-35 fails stealth test: Report says JSF vulnerable to tracking by Russia, China

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Joint Strike Fighter, plagued by technical flaws and budget overruns, has now failed in achieving stealth capability. A leading U.S. aerospace analyst said China and Russia were capable of detecting and tracking the F-35 fighter-jet. Bill Sweetman, a senior editor at Aviation Week, asserted that the Defense Department decided […]

Israel set to launch production of wing assemblies for F-35

Israel set to launch production of wing assemblies for F-35

Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has been preparing to produce the first components for the U.S.-origin Joint Strike Fighter. The state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries is working on production lines for the wing assembly of the F-35 fighter-jet. The wing assembly was awarded by Lockheed Martin as part of Israel’s order of 19 fifth-generation […]

U.S. Congress moves to designate Israel ‘major strategic partner’

U.S. Congress moves to designate Israel ‘major strategic partner’

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has been advancing legislation that would designate Israel a “major strategic partner” of the United States. The House passed a bill that would enhance U.S. weapons available to Israel as well as expand stockpiles. The U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 would also establish partnerships between the two countries […]

Turkey delivers first ‘world-class’ center fuselage for F-35

Turkey delivers first ‘world-class’ center fuselage for F-35

Special to WorldTribune.com ANKARA — Turkey has delivered its first fuselage for the U.S.-origin Joint Strike Fighter. The state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries supplied the first center fuselage of the F-35. On Dec. 11, TAI completed the delivery to Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin in a ceremony in Ankara. “Delivery of this high quality, affordable center […]

U.S. government shutdown impacting defense exports, military aid

U.S. government shutdown impacting defense exports, military aid

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, amid a government shutdown, could delay arms exports to the Middle East. Officials and industry sources said the federal shutdown has suspended the employment of civil servants required to process aerospace and military exports to the Middle East and other regions. They said the furlough of federal […]

Turkey getting billions in F-35 subcontracts — without buying the F-35

Turkey getting billions in F-35 subcontracts — without buying the F-35

Special to WorldTribune.com ISTANBUL — Turkey has been awarded billions of dollars worth of subcontracts without the purchase of the Joint Strike Fighter. Lockheed Martin has pledged to provide Turkey with at least $12 billion in subcontracts for the production of the F-35 fighter-jet. The pledge came despite Turkey’s refusal to place an order for […]

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