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F-35 to receive software update this summer; full TR-3 upgrade timeline remains uncertain

F-35 to receive software update this summer; full TR-3 upgrade timeline remains uncertain

Lockheed Martin plans to release a new software update for its F-35 fighter this summer, reports Defense One, marking a step toward the comprehensive Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3) upgrade. TR-3, encompassing both software and hardware enhancements, is essential for the subsequent Block 4 improvements, which aim to bolster the aircraft'

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

Advancements in military aviation: F-35 milestones and new unmanned fighters

The US Air Force has recently marked significant milestones in military aviation, including the F-35 Lightning II surpassing one million flight hours and the introduction of its first unmanned fighter aircraft prototypes. F-35 Lightning II Achievements Lockheed Martin's F-35 fleet has collectively exceeded one million flight hours, encompassing

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 31 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 31 January 2025

"Which Federal Programs Are Under Scrutiny? The Budget Office Named 2,600 of Them," Upshot, New York Times "A list of all those programs, identified by the Office of Management and Budget for examination to ensure they do not “advance Marxist equity, transgenderism and Green New Deal

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

The US Marines Corps is continuing its replacement of F/A-18s with F-35s while the Air Force hones its radical new airframe, both transformational, mission-critical aviation projects. The Marines are committed to replacing the aging F/A-18 Hornets with F-35 fighters by 2030, despite delays in F-35 deliveries caused by

F-35 faces training limitations as Navy pushes live-virtual-constructive innovation

F-35 faces training limitations as Navy pushes live-virtual-constructive innovation

The Navy’s integration of live-virtual-constructive (LVC) training has transformed pilot preparation, but the F-35 remains sidelined from critical advancements, reports Defense One’s Meghann Myers. While other aircraft like the F/A-18 and EA-18G fully engage with synthetic scenarios during training, the F-35 cannot “see” virtual injects, hindering its

POGO all over F-35 testing deficiencies despite full-rate approval

POGO all over F-35 testing deficiencies despite full-rate approval

POGO covers DOD’s recent decision to approve full-rate production for the F-35, throwing parched shade. “While the overall conclusions of the report obtained by POGO are obscured by redaction, the testing office’s F-35 report identifies numerous deficiencies that one might expect would make it impossible to conclude that

Lockheed faces $700M delay in F-35 revenue as tech updates drag on

Lockheed faces $700M delay in F-35 revenue as tech updates drag on

Lockheed Martin is facing a $700 million revenue delay due to extended negotiations with the Pentagon over the next two F-35 production lots, impacting its third-quarter earnings. Without a finalized contract, Lockheed continues production using its own funds to support lower-tier suppliers, as reported by Defense One. The leading defense