Global Defense Procurement and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Description

This book analyzes the development and evolution of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a multinational aircraft endeavor involving the U.S. and many of its allies. The author provides a historical overview of jet fighter aircraft, discussing the different generations of these planes and their technical characteristics, as well as an outline of emerging international geopolitical and security trends the F-35 may see combat in. By examining the role of defense industries, domestic politics, and governmental oversight of the Joint Strike Fighter in various countries, the author concludes that this aircraft will be deployed in most of these countries to replace their aging jet fighter fleets and combat potential military aggression from China, Russia, and other revisionist international powers. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv Introduction (Bert Chapman)....Pages 1-9 History of Jet Fighters (Bert Chapman)....Pages 11-44 Emerging Military Aviation Trends and Potential US Aerospace Adversaries (Bert Chapman)....Pages 45-87 JSF and the United States (Bert Chapman)....Pages 89-163 JSF and Australia (Bert Chapman)....Pages 165-198 JSF and Canada (Bert Chapman)....Pages 199-233 JSF and the United Kingdom (Bert Chapman)....Pages 235-269 JSF and Denmark, Israel, Italy, and Japan (Bert Chapman)....Pages 271-303 JSF and the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey (Bert Chapman)....Pages 305-343 Conclusion (Bert Chapman)....Pages 345-370 Back Matter ....Pages 371-396