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

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces--Appropriations and expenditures.

Armed Forces.

Defense contracts.

Defense industries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Describes DOD F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program involving AF, Navy, USMC, and the British Royal Navy. Details alternative engine program, recent developments, program origin and acquisition milestones, procurement quantities, program management, international participation, funding and cost, manufacturing locations, and proposed FY2012 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 FY2012

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs and National Defense Division. F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-FDT-0717

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license