Mon, Nov 24, 2008
Lockheed Says Multi-National JSF Partnership Remains
Strong
Last week, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg formally
recommended to his country's Parliament that Lockheed Martin's F-35
Lightning II be selected to fulfill Norway's future air-combat
capability requirements.
The F-35, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, was chosen
over Sweden's Gripen based on its superior performance in
"intelligence and surveillance, counter air, air interdict and
anti-surface warfare," according to a statement from Norway's
defense ministry.
"We're very pleased with the announcement and are committed to
supporting the Norwegian government in moving forward with the
F-35," said Tom Burbage, Lockheed Martin executive vice president
and manager of F-35 Program Integration. "The Lightning II will
help ensure Norway's national security, and also brings substantial
opportunities for Norwegian industry."
Norway conducted a formal competition between the F-35 and the
Saab Gripen NG (similar to type shown below). One other JSF partner
nation, Denmark, is also conducting a competition for its next
generation fighter and will announce its decision in 2009. All
additional JSF partner nations have completed their analyses in
favor of the F-35.
Three F-35 variants derived from a common design, developed
together and using the same sustainment infrastructure worldwide
will replace at least 13 types of aircraft for 11 nations
initially, making the Lightning II the most cost-effective fighter
program in history.
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