Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has taught the Defense Department that the development and production of a next-generation fighter jet needs to have more on-ramps for industry competition at different phases of the program, according to Pentagon acquisition chief Frank Kendall. "At the end of the day, I think we're getting a remarkable product in the F-35," he told reporters during an Oct. 21 briefing. However, "there are some things I would have done differently," he continued. "Looking forward...
