Just in, we have a transcript of the June 12 press teleconference with Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall at the conclusion of the annual F-35 CEO Conference, which brings together the Joint Strike Fighter acquisition and operations leadership from the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Defense Department, and partner countries. Kendall gave an update on the F-35’s progress and what he thinks are its strengths and what issues persist. Also participating were program manager Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan, Navy acquisition executive Sean Stackley, Air Force acquisition chief William LaPlante, and others.
Members of the House Armed Services Committee say the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program has been set back three months due to the ongoing government shutdown. The comment is noteworthy because the JATM's status has been kept tightly under wraps.

