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The F-35 is about to become a POWERHOUSE via the 15 billion dollar upgrade
2023-03-11
[YouTube] Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II, also commonly known as the Joint Strike Fighter, is about to undergo a largely classified facelift that promises to turn the technologically advanced aircraft into a far more capable fighter.

New upgrades include 17 new weapon systems, powerful new radar, expanded electronic warfare capabilities, powerful propulsion upgrades, and more — much of which remains tucked nearly behind the veil of mountains of classified funding.
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Posted by:DarthVader

#14  UPS-3, btw, will not be ready until 5-to-7 years (65% level of confidence) after the successful enstationment of UPS-2 infrastructure.
Posted by: Anomalous Sources   2023-03-11 20:39  

#13  @#9: Au Contraire. The submitted at Command level PowerPoint RFQ's included a requirement that at least 2 balloons could be targeted independently, simultaneously and "110%" stealthy using a yet-to-be-deployed and almost ("83%") ready for Beta-Testing "Universal Positioning System" specifically engineered and designed for this purpose.
Posted by: Anomalous Sources   2023-03-11 20:35  

#12  But it still won't beat a F-16 in a dogfight. Chew on that.
Posted by: Woodrow   2023-03-11 15:43  

#11  The F-35 platform is just fine. Of course, periodic upgrades are going to make it better.

But some people still think the A-10 can do it all.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-03-11 10:16  

#10  Sounds like the Microsoft business model.

Your linsux instance, of course, is always up to date by osmosis...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-03-11 10:08  

#9  Still won't down balloons.
Posted by: Shirt Gray3715   2023-03-11 10:06  

#8  There's required perodic upgrades in order to meet the original promised specs. Sounds like the Microsoft business model.
(Are we about to be contacted about the extended warranty?)
Posted by: ed in texas   2023-03-11 09:32  

#7  Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it

- now where have I heard that before....?
Posted by: Mercutio   2023-03-11 08:44  

#6  Kill this moneypit and buy more, many more F-15s and (hate to say this) more Super Lawn Darts.
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2023-03-11 08:38  

#5  Jamming A Drone Signal: Is It Legal And How To Do It: https://spycamerasreviewed.com/drones/jamming …WebMar 19, 2021 · A drone jammer blocks or jams the frequency that a drone uses to communicate with its ground station. This frequency is either 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz. When you jam a drone, you can force it to land…
Posted by: Slavising Unineting5672   2023-03-11 07:23  

#4  Once drone jamming comes up to speed (not far off) planes with pilots will have a role to play.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-03-11 06:52  

#3  We'd be better off buying drones and anti drone weapons for what everyone paid for the F35.
Posted by: Percy Flotle3938   2023-03-11 06:40  

#2  /\ Our crafty Klingon business developers will be working hand in hand with their MIC colleagues to find innovative new regime change and foreign internal defense
opportunities.

War, pestilence, and social anarchy is our business, and as always, business is good.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-03-11 06:03  

#1  Boy. I sure am glad I got to pay for this.

It sure won't be a tool to enable more endless war that doesn't benefit me in any way whatsoever.

Woo. Go Lockheed.
Posted by: Hupung Untervehr9838   2023-03-11 04:40  

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