UK Exploring Alternative Interim Standoff Weapon For F-35

Credit: Tony Osborne/AWST
Credit: Tony Osborne/AWST
LONDON—The UK defense ministry is exploring interim alternative standoff weapons for its Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as it faces lengthy delays in the integration of the MBDA-developed Spear 3 mini cruise missile, the UK’s Chief of Defense Staff says. With integration of that weapon...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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