F-35 Still Comes with Many Caveats

• Earlier this week the US GAO released its latest report on the F-35. The title says it all: Need for Affordable Strategy, Greater Attention to Risks, and Improved Cost Estimates.

• Meanwhile JSF PEO Lt. Gen. Christopher Bogdan says [AviationWeek] F-35C sea trials will proceed as scheduled in November, though he’s not sure yet that both aircraft to be sent aboard USS Nimitz will be able to conduct carrier launches and landings.