News Not So Optimistic?: According to Associated Press news service, the British optimism over negotiations with the US to gain access to more technology data on the Joint Strike Fighter could be wishful thinking. Last week, a British spokesman indicated positive movement in talks with DOD officials. Now, British officials reportedly are talking about “back-up” plans that could include dumping the JSF and going with a European fighters.
Air Force depots are not typically meant for quick repair jobs, but during Operation Epic Fury, the service moved some of its stateside heavy maintenance capability forward to fix battle-damaged aircraft closer to the fight.
