The USMC have often claimed they want Initial operating capability for the F-35B in 2012. Specifically September 30, 2012. With the schedule—such as it is—only offering more delay, this is a big wish.… more →
ELP Defens(c)e BlogEric Palmer wrote 1 week ago: The USMC have often claimed they want Initial operating capability for the F-35B in 2012. Specifical … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 1 week ago: So, like, … everything is OK isn’t it? Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter aircraf … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 1 week ago: It is interesting how the DOD’s gone-native F-35 project office, Lockheed Martin and the progr … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 2 weeks ago: Well yes there is trouble with the GE/Rolls F-136 engine for the F-35. Thing is though, by the time … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 2 weeks ago: Something that I wrote back in 2007 which seems like ages ago. It makes for some good overview readi … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 2 weeks ago: As we see the death spiral of the F-35 program become ever more evident, lets take a look at this im … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 2 weeks ago: From Inside Defense (subscription). Bold emphasis is mine. DOD Issues Draft Directive Calling For Ma … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 2 weeks ago: The U.S. Navy train wreck of not having enough fighters for the future is well on its way. It is all … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: Please enter comments that only relate to why the F-35 will not be successful. Technorati Tags: F-35 … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: Please enter comments that only relate to why the F-35 will be successful. Technorati Tags: F-35, Jo … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: It wont take much to put more Super Hornets into the fleet. So says Boeing defense chief Dennis Muil … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: Just some fun additional reading that goes well with a previous post; “The JSF JET also found … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: Yes, “it really is a brand-new phenomenon,” but probably not for the reasons they think. … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: EOTS or Electro-optical targeting system, is the infra-red targeting system for the F-35. Much of th … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: The Lexington Institute is doing its best to sell the F-35, with the “hey it’s no big de … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 3 weeks ago: The Air Force Association leaves out some details in the F-35 story. A recent piece by the Air Force … more →
David Cenciotti wrote 4 weeks ago: I’ve recently read with much interest a Reuters news dealing with the software code that the c … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 4 weeks ago: Here is the timeline to do something about reducing heating damage to U.S. Navy amphibious aviation … more →
Eric Palmer wrote 4 weeks ago: The Fort Worth Star Telegram has more about the meeting last weekend with the DOD top acquisition pe … more →