F-35 Lightning II

Abstract The F-35 Lightning II is a 5th generation fighter manufactured by Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and BAE Systems. Production began in 2006 in Fort Worth Texas and its first flight was conducted in 2011. Jon Beesley was the first test pilot for the F-35. It has air-to-air, air-to-ground, intelligence, surveillance, and recon abilities. The F-35 is second only to the F-22 Raptor but is superior in air-to-ground combat. The engine is a Pratt and Whitney 135 and has a Rolls-Royce Lift System

F-35: The Joint Strike Fighter of the Future Since the beginning of World War I, key military analysts have begun to realize the importance of airpower over the battlefield. It has been said throughout the years that “he who controls the air, also controls the battlefield”. Though some have disputed this statement, the truth has always been proven to analysts after the war when evaluations can be made. The three branches of military that currently use fighter/bomber aircraft are the Air Force

Lockheed Martin is a major security and aerospace company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Employing over 97,000 employees worldwide, Lockheed Martin is principally focused on research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services (Lockheed Martin at a Glance, n.d.). Lockheed Martin is organized into broad business areas to include aeronautics ($17.8 billion in 2016 sales), missile and fire control (6.6 billion in 2016

Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Ron D. Knapp Professor Michael Meadows Park University Internet Campus A course paper presented to the School of Arts and Sciences and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Baccalaureate LG201 - Systems Engineering and Analysis Park University October 09, 2011 The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program began with defense reviews conducted by the Clinton Administration

Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Selma As one of the world’s leading security company, Northrop Grumman is striving to keep up with its fast-growing scope. One of Northrop’s main secrets in providing top notch capability and cost efficiency to its customers is making their supply chain management and logistics the company’s priority. Northrop has three large different supply chains concentrating on aerospace systems, mission systems and technology services. Aerospace Systems The mission of

itself defense jobs. The biggest example being the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. The Air Force pitched the F-35 to Congress as something the defense company Lockheed Martin would build. Lockheed promised Congress that the F-35 would create 125,000 American jobs across 46 states (Lockheed Martin). So permission to build it zipped through Congress because projects that boost 96% of the U.S. economy tend to do well in a Senate vote. The F-35 will also be the

largest percentage changes on Lockheed Martin’s balance sheet is the 16% vertical increase in ‘Other Liabilities’ (Other Non-Current Liabilities). This portion of the balance sheet contains payable liabilities in the future such as environmental cleanups and proceedings ($1.0B recorded in accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act), expected pension payments, and deferred compensation plans. As obligations listed in this account are normally contractual

SW analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses (IFAS) Strengths Weight Rating Weighted Score Comments S1 Innovation .15 4.8 .72 Northrop Grumman is currently the leading global security company that provides innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems to government and commercial customers worldwide. S2 Large Financial Assets .15 4.7 .705 Northrop Grumman?s current assets increased from Dec. 2012 ($874 Mil) to Dec. 2013 ($955 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2013

I Believe in Service to Your Country I often hear that destiny has been predetermined for each individual. On the other hand, I prefer to believe that I control my own. My brother, sister, and I are first generation in this great country. The opportunity to reach the American dream was presented to my parents and they graciously took advantage. Every day I am grateful to have been born in this country, and always knew that one day I would serve the United States of America. The clock ticked away

“Hell, I 'd be happy to just find a girl that would talk dirty to me.” - Goose, Top Gun In the 1986 f ilm, Top Gun, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, is a young Naval aviator on the aircraft carrier U SS Enterprise. His Radar Intercept Officer, Nick “Goose” Bradshaw, played by Anthony Edwards, received the chance to train at the Navy’s Fighter Weapon school at Miramar, in San Diego, CA. Flying planes for the Navy seems like a breeze, but the conditions that can come with it are