The System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase of the F-35 program is winding down after the final developmental test flight was completed on Apr. 11.
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AFSOC lacks $58 million for AC-130J laser weapon demonstration program
At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging threats, lawmakers were told that a project to fit a 60-kilowatt laser on the AC-130J still lacks $58 million to get the program fully funded.
By U.S. Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Boeing to restart SLAM-ER production line for Saudi order
The Pentagon has given Boeing a $64 million contract to restart the production line of the AGM-84H SLAM-ER missile.
By Official Navy Page from United States of America MCSN Darrius Wharton/U.S. Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Two hurt when inert bomb drops from Mirage 2000D
Two workers at the Faurecia automobile parts factory in Nogent-sur-Vernisson were injured on Apr. 10 when an inert bomb fell off from a Mirage 2000D.
By Captain Jason Smith, USAF [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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U.S. and two foreign countries stop accepting F-35 deliveries due to dispute with Lockheed Martin
A dispute with Lockheed Martin over a production mistake on the F-35 has prompted the Pentagon and at least two foreign countries from accepting delivery of new aircraft.
By Senior Airman John Linzmeier [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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