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Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning pitch

July 01-15, 2011

The F-35 Lightning II, the world’s only fifth generation multirole fighter jet, known as AF-7 which has gone through flight testing programme at Edwards Air Force base, California, was one of the focus areas the defence aerospace major Lockheed Martin at Paris.

The fifth generation jet is a key element of global security cooperation between nations. The programme provides advanced capabilities to allied forces and unique opportunities for the global defence industry. With a planned recapitalisation path to maintain air dominance over advanced threats, the F-35 provides the defence industry with sustained growth in advanced technology development and enduring aerospace work for the next 30 years and beyond. The programme has over 1,300 suppliers.

Meanwhile, Norway has approved the purchase of four F-35 jets initially in 2016 preparing for approved by the Norwegian Parliament despite concerns voiced by the opposition parties over ongoing uncertainties surrounding the main acquisition and life-cycle costs.

Norway’s Defence Minister Grete Faremo said, “I’m glad the Parliament decided to support the acquisition of four F-35 training jets.” The resolution clears the final hurdle before a formal order can be placed with the US Government, planned for August.