The go-to-war date for the Air Force version of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is likely to slip even further as the Pentagon restructures the program yet again, a senior defense official said today.
Asked whether the initial operational capability date for the JSF would be delayed, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley said: “I think that's implied with the additional dollars and time required in system development. Details to follow.” His comments came during a speech at an Air Force Association-sponsored breakfast in Arlington, VA.