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F-35-Lightning II: Composites on Trial Part III

The F-35 Lightning II will be a test bed for the significant use of composite parts in next generation jet fighters, particularly with fuselage components. Understandably, security concerns will prevent detailed disclosure of F-35 design and assembly, but what we do know about composites and the Joint Strike Fighter program is still well worth considering. Find out more in the final instalment of our three-part series.

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Russia Responds to the Joint Strike Fighter Program

For anyone who's into fighter jets, this article will be a treat as it compares the latest, greatest and costliest in aviation research and development. Presented here are Sweden's Griffin, the EU's Typhoon and two extraordinary fighters from Russia. One thing is sure: the Joint Strike Fighter Program (F-35) of the United States and several allied nations has competition. Buckle up for our supersonic tour.

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The One Trillion Dollar Fighter Program

Contrary to first reports, valuable and highly classified data on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program was not stolen in April, 2009. Which raises the question: what kind of jet fighter do we get for USD One Trillion? Environmental Graffiti reveals all, in the first of a three-article series taking an in-depth look at everything you needed to know about the Joint Strike Fighter Program.

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