F-35 Jet to get $1.4 Billion worth New Warfighting Capabilities

The F-35 fighter will get more lethal with a $1.44 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to develop critical F-35 warfighting capabilities.

These include Electronic Warfare Band 2/5 Radar Warning Receiver, Modernized Countermeasure Controller, Multi-ship Infrared Search and Track Increment 2, and Beyond Line of Sight communications.

“This contract provides for the continued development of critical F-35 warfighting capabilities, to include Electronic Warfare Band 2/5 Radar Warning Receiver, Modernized Countermeasure Controller, Multi-ship Infrared Search and Track Increment 2, and Beyond Line of Sight communications,” a Pentagon contract announcement said Tuesday.

The contract also covers supports required training and combat data systems development for Lots 16 and 17 production aircraft for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, and non-Department of Defense (DOD) participants.