Sentences with phrase «joint strike fighter»

Under plans agreed in the SDSR, HMS Queen Elizabeth will be fitted with catapults and traps allowing it to operate the carrier variant of the joint strike fighter.

The report says: «If the required assurances are not obtained by the end of the year, we recommend that the MoD switch the majority of its effort and funding on the programme into developing a fallback «Plan B», so that an alternative aircraft is available in case the UK has to withdraw from the joint strike fighter programme.»

The greatest set - back to military cooperation came when Britain U-turned on plans to make its next generation F - 35 joint strike fighter able to land on French aircraft, which use a different launching system, due to costs.

MPs have collectively deplored the coalition's hurried decision to switch the type of joint strike fighter (JSF) to be used on Britain's aircraft carriers.

The government has signed up to the next stage of the # 140 billion joint strike fighter (JSF) programme with the US, after assurances that it could use it independently.

The alternative engine for the joint strike fighter is something the military does not want, but it's a lucrative deal for G.E. Aircraft Engines and is supported by the local (Republican) politicians.

Mr. Speaker, while other partner countries in the joint strike fighter project are hitting the brakes because of costs rising from $ 50 million to $ 92 million per plane, the Conservative government is going full throttle and is planning to stick Canadians with the bill.

Not exact matches

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer put his weight behind a proposal in Congress to add $ 100 million in spending for the F - 35 Joint Strike Fighter, a controversial stealth fighter jet produced by Lockheed Martin Corp..