F-35C Follow-on Development
Abstract
F-35 Follow-on Development (FoD) provides continuing incremental upgrades of the three F-35 variants and associated ground equipment. The FoD acquisition strategy is based upon incremental development of capabilities with each increment consisting of two development cycles. FoD capability planning includes an efficient transition from F-35 SDD to Follow-on Development. As SDD development activities ramp down through FY17, the FoD program will assume responsibility for new development and the maintenance of associated developmental infrastructure. FoD capability planning currently includes Milestone B in late FY15 to enable Block 4 Engineering and Manufacturing Development efforts from FY16 through FY18, followed by DT and OT testing in 2020 with delivery of capabilities in early 2021. A Materiel Development Decision (MDD) formally approving FoD Material Solution Analysis and Technology Development/Risk Reduction phases for technology acquisition is planned in late FY13. This program is in Budget Activity 5, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 3353_0604800N_5_1319_PB_2014
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