F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. : Background and Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Defense industries.

Armed Forces--Appropriations and expenditures.

Armed Forces.

Defense contracts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (54 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2010.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Describes DOD F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) new generation aircraft R&D program involving AF, Navy, USMC, and the British Royal Navy. Details alternative engine program, JSF program origin and acquisition milestones, procurement quantities, program management, international participation, funding and cost, manufacturing locations, and proposed FY2011 budget. Examines issues for Congress related to alternate engine program, planned total procurement quantities, program performance, program affordability and projected fighter aircraft inventory shortfalls, future of USMC aviation, and implications for the U.S. defense industry. Reviews legislative activity for FY2011.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Sept. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program

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