An F-35 undergoes transonic testing, producing shockwaves. The Pentagon stopped delivery of new aircraft last year when it found corrosion at the point where carbon fibre panels joined the aluminium airframe. Picture: US DoDSource:Supplied
Bloomberg: Pentagon Classifies Study of F-35 Jet’s Challenges in Pacific
* Lessons learned not being shared well with other services: GAO
* Jet seen as bolstering U.S. forces in case of Korea conflict
The Pentagon classified an assessment of the major challenges the Marine Corps encountered in deploying the U.S.’s first F-35 jets to the Pacific, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
An unclassified version of the study released on Wednesday suggests the problems with the Lockheed Martin Corp. fighter -- which would bolster U.S. capabilities in case of a conflict with North Korea -- could be significant, touching on both critical software and supply chain issues.
“While the Marine Corps recognizes the advanced warfighting capabilities the F-35 will bring to the Pacific, it is facing challenges operating in the area,” according to the unclassified version. “In particular, it is uncertain how long the F-35 can effectively operate” if its software-intensive maintenance diagnostic system -- critical for keeping the jets flying -- “becomes disconnected from the aircraft,” according to the report.
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WNU Editor: The Aussies are not amused that this report is now classified .... F-35 troubles: Pentagon refuses to accept new aircraft as its makes problem report ‘Top Secret’ (News.com.au).
The unclassified version of the report is here .... Document: Pentagon Not Sharing Operational Lessons from F-35 Deployment (USNI News)
More Bad News On The F-35 Program
F-35 deployment to Japan hit with sustainment problems - Flight Global
GAO: Bad Communication on F-35 Problems Threatens Future Deployments -- DoD Buzz
The Air Force, Navy and Marines Won't Share Key F-35 Data with Each Other -- National Interest
Document: Pentagon Not Sharing Operational Lessons from F-35 Deployment -- USNI News
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