DOD investing in range improvements to support F-35 IOT&E

By Courtney Albon / February 8, 2018 at 4:26 PM
The Defense Department is in the midst of several test and training range upgrades in preparation for F-35 initial operational test and evaluation as well as to support the fifth-generation aircraft's long-term range needs. The department outlines the efforts in a December report to Congress that details upgrade efforts across the services. Inside the Air Force obtained the report this week. Readying ranges to adequately test the Joint Strike Fighter's high-end capabilities and prepare its pilots to operate against true...

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