Wednesday, August 29, 2012

More Questions Being Raised On The F-35's Testing Program

F-35

Pentagon's Testing Czar Questions F-35 Program's OTE Plan -- Aol Defense

WASHINGTON: The head of Operational Test and Evaluation tells the Joint Strike Fighter program in a memo that he will not approve a comprehensive testing plan for the aircraft, raising significant questions about the F-35's progress. The memo may invite close congressional scrutiny as well.

Michael Gilmore wrote an Aug. 21 memo to Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, Vice Adm. David Venlet, head of the JSF program office, and several other senior military testing officials. Gilmore's office was created by Congress and professional staff pay close attention to anything coming from it.

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My Comment: Here is some sound advice from an F-35 critic.

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