JSF Follow On Development - Navy

Abstract

F-35 FoD provides continuing incremental upgrades of the three F-35 variants and associated ground equipment. Upgrades are essential mission improvements for Air Interdiction and Strategic Attack,Close Air Support,Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses, Offensive and Defensive Counter Air and expanded Surface Warfare. The Block 4 acquisition strategy is based upon incremental deliveries of capabilities in 4 sub-blocks. The strategy includes deliveries on a two year cycle with a focus on hardware and tech refresh change every four years. FoD capability planning includes an efficient transition from F-35 SDD to Follow-on Development. As SDD development activities ramp down, the FoD will assume responsibility for improvements and modernization efforts. Block 4 capability planning includes Block 4.1 through 4.4 modernization efforts with initial increment of capability available in 2020 and subsequent releases every two years.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
2936_0604810N_5_1319_PB_2017

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  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.

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