Lockheed will likely deliver between 75 and 100 F-35s this year instead of a planned 156
Lockheed Martin is again pushing back its timeline for upgrading the F-35 Lighting II, which prompted the company to cut the number of the fifth-generation fighter jets it expects to deliver to the U.S. military this year. 6park.com The first deliveries are likely to begin in the third quarter of 2024, CEO Jim Taiclet said during an earnings call Tuesday. 6park.com The latest iteration of the F-35 was originally slated to roll out in April 2023. Then the second quarter of 2024 became the target. 6park.com The delays stem from Technology Refresh 3, an upgrade that would provide better target recognition and advanced sensing, jamming and cybersecurity capabilities, among other things, according to the company. 6park.com Because of the setbacks, Lockheed will likely deliver between 75 and 100 F-35s this year instead of a planned 156, Taiclet said. 6park.com https://www.stripes.com/branches/air_force/2024-01-24/lockheed-f35-upgrade-delay-12779641.html
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