April 22, 2020 Military Aviation News

US Air Force battlefield network lacks goals, a budget and a plan: GAO

04/22/2020

The US Air Force’s (USAF) ambitious battlefield network development effort, called the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), lacks the organisational structure needed to be executed well. In particular, the service is moving forward with developing a key part of its future modernisation strategy without firm technical requirements, a plan, a cost estimate, authority clearly delegated to decision makers, or an analysis of affordability, says the Government Accountability Office.

Lockheed Martin projects fewer F-35 delivers due to coronavirus impact

04/22/2020

Lockheed Martin is projecting fewer F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter deliveries in 2020 due to impacts on its global supply chain caused by disruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic. The manufacturer is not yet sure exactly how much its deliveries will decrease, but is assessing likely outcomes, it says in an earnings call on 21 April.

Germany picks Super Hornet and more Eurofighters for Tornado replacement

04/22/2020

Germany is to pursue a split order for the replacement of its Panavia Tornado combat aircraft, selecting both European and US models for the requirement. Defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has written to the German parliament informing them of the government’s intention, according to the DPA news agency.

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