F-35 Clears Long-Delayed Full-Rate Production Milestone

Lockheed Martin has the F-35 production line near peak production levels. 

Credit: Lockheed Martin
The Lockheed Martin F-35 has been approved for full-rate production by the U.S. Defense Department in a long-delayed decision that comes after the program has delivered more than 990 aircraft globally. The decision certifies that the F-35 has passed the initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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