Pentagon resumes F-35 fighter delivery with truncated TR-3 software after a year-long pause.
The Pentagon will resume delivery of new Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters, accepting jets with a "truncated" version of its latest Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) software. The decision follows a year-long pause, prompted by difficulties in certifying the new package of hardware and software for the F-35. Concerns about severe weather damage and the need to resume pilot training have led the Pentagon to accept TR-3 jets.
July 11, 2024
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