Fixing the future F-35

Lockheed Martin’s CEO, Jim Taiclet, and US President Donald J. Trump have both proposed ambitious enhancements for the F-35, aimed at keeping the Lightning II at the forefront of combat air operations and providing next-generation capabilities at a more affordable cost. Jon Lake investigates the claims For its numerous admirers, the F-35A is the cornerstone upon which US air dominance will be built throughout much of the 21st century, seamlessly combining stealth with impressive situational awareness, state-of-the-art sensors, and formidable