On August 7, Lockheed Martin presented a missile-defense concept that could give the F-35 Lightning II a more prominent role in the detection and engagement of incoming threats. Under the proposed architecture, F-35s would collect and transmit tracking and targeting information from the air, potentially accelerating the process from initial detection to weapon employment.
At the heart of the concept is the use of the F-35 as a networked airborne sensor node.
Data gathered by the aircraft could be shared with command-and-control systems such as the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) network, allowing information from the aircraft to contribute to a broader missile-defense picture.
If implemented, this approach would extend the F-35’s utility well beyond its conventional roles in air combat and precision strike.
Let’s take a deeper look at how this architecture could work and what it means for the future of integrated missile defense.
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01:47 CONCEPT : F-35 AS A NODE
02:33 SPEEDING UP THE KILL CHAIN
04:09 F-35 ALREADY HAS THE COMPONENTS
07:00 ANALYSIS
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Is this a sign US should order Global Eye AWACS. Flight hour cost of a network of F35 Will be excessive. Sounds looking for a justificatiom for more aircraft and Block 4 upgrades
Stealth is complex. S-band or X-band? What about IR and electro-optics? Now compare the costs and maintenance to a Gripen E….
f35 미국내에서도 역사상 최악의 전투기로 거론하는 사람들이 늘어나는중인데…가동율이 30%수준의 처참한 전투기임. 거기에 이란 전쟁에서 봤듯이 열추적은 당하는거 같고 완전 스텔스인지도 의문임
Outstanding
막대한 유지비에 폭격비용이 너무 과다해서 결국 실패했지.
주먹을 날릴때마다 체력이 바닥나는 거구의 복싱선수처럼
Its good idea but ideally better suited for 2 seat F-35 not single seat
The prospective two seat would have pilot to focus on defense and flying while WSO focus on offense and able to operate all the toys with greater ease
I am not arguing any point but the voice sounds Ai.
A stealth drone carrier is the next "big thing" obviously it has to work seamlessly and do all the things.
Wish I had money I'd invent one myself to sell thr government
I notice that after Iran and now this, nobody is calling F-35 Fat Amy anymore!
So this is how we're going to make up for the failure to purchase E-7 WedgeTails?
Any sensor, Any Shooter
Top video thanks
I hope they can pack the f-35 with inexpensive air to air interceptors.