F-35B’s ALIS getting important updates as IOC approaches

The Autonomic Logistics Information System for the F-35 has been updated in order for VMFA-121 to maximize its capability on the final stretch of operational testing.

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The latest software allows supply and sustainment crews to get alerts on which parts are exhausting their lifespan and requires changing.

On the hardware side, the units are now packed into rugged cases so that it can be easily carried on and off ships.

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