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The article offers information that Stealth technology, whether used in the air, on land, or beneath the ocean, is at a critical juncture. Almost all of the next-generation fighter systems currently in development include capabilities that support stealth. It also discusses in terms of manned aircraft, the Joint Strike Fighter seems to be the most widely used fighter jet with stealth capabilities.

Reports on the claims being made by Lockheed Martin and Boeing regarding the flight test programs for the Joint Strike Fighter competition in the United States. Eyeing of the Pentagon's aircraft contract; Potential aircraft sales; Capabilities of Lockheed Martin's X-35B; Strengths of the direct-thrust propulsion system of Boeing's X-32.

Reports that Boeing and Lockheed Martin have demonstrated the vertical flight capabilities of their Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) candidates as of July 2, 2001. Vertical landing and take-off demonstrations by the Boeing X-32B and Lockheed Martin X-35B aircraft; Background on the JSF program.

Discusses the lean principles applied by Boeing Co. in the construction of its X-32 Joint Strike Fighter planes. Lean design and manufacturing techniques introduced into the aerospace industry; Three-dimensional database used by the company in designing the jets; Equipment and processes used in the design and manufacture of the jets. INSET: Pulsed Line Eyed For Boeing JSF..

Focuses on the panel layout for Boeing's Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) candidate. Aim of freeing the pilot from actively managing data flow and allowing greater focus on the mission and tactics; Support of a greater use of off-board sensors; United States Defense Department's statement that price will be a major criterion in its selection of a JSF winner; Boeing's X-32 concept demonstrator aircraft.

Features experimental airplanes in the United States. Capability of the Boeing X-32 and Lockheed Martin X-35 airplanes; Key features of the X-32; Engine of the X-35. INSETS: The NeXt Battlefield: Space;Pilotless Bomber;WHAT'S IN A NUMBER?;The NeXt Shuttle

The article highlights concerns of defense officials of Norway regarding receiving F-35 aircrafts in nine months as they feel that Lockheed Martin is unprepared to support fleets. It presents views of Morten Klever, Norway's program director for F-35, and Tonje Skinnarland, Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force, on the same. It mentions that the country plans to begin operating the Joint Strike Fighter after arrival of the fleet.

As a part of planning for the fiscal 2005 defense budget Pentagon comptroller Dov Zakheim has approved a proposal for a cut of 70 aircraft from the early purchases of Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) and channelise funds for research and development. It is hoped that the axed aircraft would be reinserted elsewhere in the program, thereby maintaining the projected total at 2,443 aircraft. Companies like Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing, building prototypes for the Joint Unmanned Combat Aircraft System competition, view the slowdown with some relish since unmanned strike aircraft programs will provide competition for JSF during the manned aircraft's later production lots.

Reports that Boeing has started operating the vertical lift system of its X-32B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) prototype as of April 23, 2001. Background on the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) design used by the JSF; Performance of the STOVL system.

Focuses on demonstrators' inauguration of short takeoff/vertical landing phase of their Joint Strike Fighter Demonstration programs in the United States. Supersonic speed achieved by Lockheed Martin X-35A; Completion of its demonstration of conventional takeoff and landing requirements for the United States Air Force; Boeing X-32A's completion of its envelope expansion.

Reports on the September 18, 2000, flight testing of the Boeing X-32A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Details of the test program; JSF features evaluated during the flight test; Lockheed Martin's plan to conduct test flights for its X-35 JSF program.

The article offers the author's insights on his suggested solution to England's inflight refueling problems for the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B on its new carriers, in which they must work with Boeing to create a tanker version of the V-22.

The article focuses on competition between aerospace and defense corporations Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp. over the U.S. Air Force's ground-surveillance program. It states that Boeing has proposed a new aircraft to the Air Force as the Air Force conducts an analysis of alternatives concerning its ground surveillance collection program. It mentions that Northrop Grumman has presented a revised proposal to add cheek array radars designed from the company's sensors designed for the Joint Strike Fighter and F-22 programs. It talks about the effect reduced defense budget spending has had on business strategies in both Boeing and Northrop Grumman.

The article discusses U.S. space research and the aerospace industry. The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama reportedly has called for additional international cooperation on space exploration. A World Trade Organization ruling is discussed that regards subsidies and the companies Boeing and Airbus. Assertions of U.S. Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin are noted regarding competition for acquisition of an engine for the Joint Strike Fighter jet.

Reports on the resumption of flight tests for Boeing Co.'s X-32B demonstrator for the Joint Strike Fighter competition. Reconfiguration of the aircraft for acceleration to supersonic flight from a short takeoff and vertical landing; Jet screen configuration.

Focuses on conventional mode flight debut of Boeing Co.'s X-32B Joint Strike Fighter demonstrator on March 29, 2001. Utilization of a direct-lift approach; Planned installation of a new engine; Scheduled vertical landing test.

Reports on the planned testing of the Boeing X-32 and Lockheed Martin X-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft as of September 11, 2000. United States government's creation of teams to help the defense contractors with their test programs; Details of the test plans.

Reports on Boeing's enhancement of the weapons and tactics capabilities its Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) design as of August 7, 2000. Focus on the weapons bays of the JSF; Active electronically scanned array radar system of the JSF.

Cites Pratt and Whitney's delivery of the JSF119-614 engine for Boeing's X-32 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft. Qualification tests for the powerplant; Scheduled JSF flight testing in summer 2000; Pratt's certification of its powerplants.

The article reports on the successful second carrier testing run for the U.S. Navy's F-35C Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) on October 9, 2015 aboard the carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower. Topics include how the flight test was used to develop launch and recovery bulletins, the launches in which the F-35C dipped well below the flight deck, and the JSF's stand-off capabilities with the carrier.

Discusses the competition between Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. to develop prototypes for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) of the United States Armed Forces which will be decided on October 26, 2001. Performance specifications of the JSF; Comparison of the Boeing X-32 prototype and the Lockheed Martin X-35; Challenges faced by the winning defense contractor.

Reports that Pratt & Whitney has completed assembly of the first flight test engine for the Boeing X-32A Joint Strike Fighter demonstrator.

The article presents views of various people on the technology projects started by the U.S. Navy including Defense Secretary Ash Carter, naval analyst Bryan Clark and air warfare official Michael Manazir. Various technological products used by navy include carrier-based aerial refueling system, joint strike fighter plane and Tomahawk cruise missile.

The article reports that data for Joint Strike Fighter programme was stolen by a hacker during cyber attack on Australian defense and security. Topics discussed include views of Christopher Pyne, Australia's Defence Industry Minister on the same; response of Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC); and foreign intelligence service.

The article reports the urged of Australian Labor Party for government to conduct real action after the hacking and data stolen in an Australian defence contractor. Topics include the data breach on the technical information of the Joint Strike Fighter smart bombs, the responsibility of the government of Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull on cyber resilience, and the insights of Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne on the stolen of the commercial data and not the military.

Reports on the decision of the United States Navy to increase the number of Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) it plans to purchase after the onset of the air strike mission in Afghanistan. Cost of the JSF procurement program; Comparison of the Navy variant of the X-32 developed by Boeing company and the X-35 developed by Lockheed Martin company; Significance of the JSF procurement for the Navy.

Deals with the completion of the first vertical landings of the Boeing X-32B short-takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. Performance of the airplane during hover; Benefits of the STOVL system; Features of the STOVL test flight.

Highlights the flight test of the Boeing company's Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) called X-32B fighter jet. Duration of the test program; Features and capabilities of JSF.

Reports on the Boeing X-32A Joint Strike Fighter concept aircraft's first flight on September 18, 2000 from Palmdale, California to Edwards Air Force Base in Mojave Desert, California. Cause of the shortened flight; Features of the concept aircraft.

The article reports that the F-35A joint strike fighter made its world aerial demonstration debut at the Paris Air Show June 19, 2017. It notes that the Air Force landed in Paris on June 13, 2017. It adds that the aircraft flew for the first time in an international air show over Le Bourget Airport, with the occasion marking an important milestone for the aircraft.

Discusses how Boeing Co. built its prototype Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft through a design, simulation and collaboration environment using integrated product teams. Flight tests for Boeing's X-32A and X-32B demonstrator aircraft; Use of the Internet to access JSF product data; Utilization of computer programs to design the JSF.

The author explores issues surrounding the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), a development and acquisition program intended to replace the attack aircraft of the U.S. Topics covered include the amount spent on developing, testing, fixing and producing about 130 Lockheed Martin F-35 for the U.S. government, the three variants of the F-35 and the concerns raised by Herbert Carlisle, chief of the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command, regarding the upgraded electro-optical targeting system.

The article discusses the highlights of the Defense IQ conference in October 2010 in London, England. The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program office did not push through with its appearance in the conference, says the article. U.S. Air Force Major Chris Cassem of the United States Air Force's (USAF) Weapons School, says that the Boeing F-15E Eagle jet fighter conducts counter-maritime operations, armed-overwatch missions such as tracking high-value individuals (HVI) and counter-improvised explosive device (IED) patrols unlike the F-22 Raptor jet fighter.

Reports on the accusations of the Israeli defense ministry against European partner countries of preventing them from joining the X-32 Joint Strike Fighter program as of September 10, 2002. Views of executive Kuti Mor of the Israeli defense ministry on the European partners; Requirement needed to become a partner of the program.

Reports on the results of the first vertical take off and landing trials Boeing's X-32B and Lockheed Martin's X-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft models. Short take-off/vertical landing (STOVL) capability of one of the JSF variants; Potential use of the STOVL variant by the United States Marines and British Royal Navy.