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F-35 LIGHTNING II MAKES DEBUT
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley announces Lightning II as the name selected for the new Lockheed Martin F-35 during the inauguration ceremony at the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth, Texas on July 7, 2006. (Image photo/Lockheed Martin)

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Northrop delivers fuselage for Australian F-35
Northrop delivers fuselage for Australian F-35
The first of 100 center fuselages for F-35 Lightning II aircraft to be built for Australia has been delivered to Lockheed Martin by Northrop Grumman.
Japan chooses Mitsubishi Electric, IHI, MHI for F-35 parts
The Japanese government has confirmed that three domestic companies will manufacture parts for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighters destined for Japan's Air Self-defense Force.
Lockheed focused on South Korean jet re-tender
Lockheed Martin said it will continue with its bid to land a major South Korean jet fighter contract when the deal is re-tendered.
Rolls-Royce joins BAE team for USAF contract bid
Rolls-Royce joins BAE team for USAF contract bid
Rolls-Royce has joined BAE Systems' in a bid to supply the U.S. Air Force with BAE's Hawk Advanced Jet Training System to replace T-38 pilot training aircraft.
China moves closer to electric propulsion for naval ships
China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. said it has "finalized" its gas turbine electric propulsion system for naval ships, China Daily reported
Russia showcasing new Sukhoi fighters at Moscow air show
Russia is highlighting some of its most advanced fighter aircraft at Moscow's MAKS-2013 air show. After energy, armaments remain the Russian Federation's most popular exports.
Exelis producing more F-35 components
Munition carriage and release systems for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II are to continue to be supplied by Exelis under low-rate production awards.
Navy takes F-35C Lighting II to the skies
The U.S. Navy said the F-35C Lighting II fighter was granted interim safe-for-flight status as the "business end" of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier force.
Lockheed offering U.S. Army helicopter mission equipment package
A universal and adaptable mission equipment package for helicopters is being offered to the U.S. Army by Lockheed Martin.
Rolls-Royce producing more F-35B lift systems
Rolls-Royce has been given a new contract for fifth production lot LiftSystems used on F-35B Lightning II fighters manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
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This is a proud and important moment for BAE Systems. We are progressing well through the development stage of the F-35 Lightning II program and now, concurrently with development aircraft manufacture, we are producing the first production aircraft. This is a clear signal of how mature the product is at this early stage of its life
Brits cut metal on production model F-35
United Press International
It was a milestone moment in the program. This is the first STOVL we've tested, and we wanted to make sure the designs worked and check that the fuel systems had been put together properly
BAE completes F-35 critical fuel testing
United Press International
This is a significant milestone for BAE Systems and for the F-35 team. The start of Low Rate Initial Production marks the transition from development to production of the F-35 program and is a major step towards making the F-35 available to customers worldwide
BAE wins its first F-35 LRIP contract
United Press International
We had some significant technical challenges to overcome in the design of the escape system, including providing enhanced neck-load protection during ejection. This is required because the F-35's state of the art helmet is heavier and has a bigger frontal area to accommodate the visor mounted display
BAE tests F-35 STOVL escape system
United Press International
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