War Over Future Of F-35's Engine Explodes Publicly
Contractors Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are now in an open squabble over what powers the F-35 going forward.
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Contractors Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are now in an open squabble over what powers the F-35 going forward.
In a high-profile public spat with little precedence between the airframe and engine giants, Pratt & Whitney executives are formally accusing Lockheed Martin of prioritizing its own bottom line by seeking an adaptive engine solution for the Joint Strike Fighter.
DOD will seek a national security waiver for a prohibited material that has been used in production of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II following a safety and security probe, a program spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The US has suspended production and deliveries of F-35 Lightning II due to a faulty magnetic component, which is being dealt with.