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F-35 Lightning II - Programme overview
Here at BAE Systems, we have been part of the F-35 programme since its inception, bringing our expertise into the development, advanced manufacture, electronic warfare systems and sustainment of the world's largest defence programme. -
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The F-35 Lightning II is designed from our STOVL technology legacy.
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Our electronic warfare technologies lead the world across a multitude of aircraft platforms, maximizing threat detection, suppression, and neutralization to augment mission success and aircraft survivability.
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F-35 STOVL Ship Trials Day One
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Our trial preparation was extensive and the simulator unequivocally formed the backbone of our efforts giving us the utmost of confidence from day one onwards. As I hovered alongside for the first time, I felt overwhelming déja vu. That's testament to the team creating a world-class simulator - a test pilot's dream. Squadron Leader Andy Edgell - F-35 test pilot, Royal Air Force