Roger Wicker: “Some do not believe the F-35B can reach IOC using Block 2B software…”

On the recordApril 23, 2013

Some do not believe the F-35B can reach IOC using Block 2B software installed in the aircraft.

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Wicker questions the feasibility of the F-35B reaching Initial Operational Capability with current software.

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Roger Wicker: “Some do not believe the F-35B can reach IOC using Block 2B software installed in the aircraft.”