JSF delay could trigger series of after-shocks

Posted on: Apr. 18th, 2006 || Source: janes.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

The US Air Force's (USAF's) senior officer is warning that a repeat of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's costly development crisis of two years ago could trigger a wave of after-shocks in other fighter programmes.

USAF Chief of Staff General T Michael Moseley, speaking to reporters on 11 April 2006, emphasised that he remains "confident" that the programme is on the right track, but acknowledged concerns about the potential for new delays as the aircraft's software package is integrated.

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