F-35 Program Highlighted As A Vital Job Creator In New Hampshire And Across The United States.

Federal, state and local elected officials, as well as BAE Systems Nashua, HN-area employees and suppliers got a first-hand look at the F-35 Lightning II mobile cockpit demonstrator during a presentation by prime contractor Lockheed Martin Thursday.

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“We’re extremely proud of the role we play in this critical program,” said Tom Arseneault, president of BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems. “The F-35 is the only 5th generation multi-role aircraft in production today and the Department of Defense has stated that there’s no alternative to the fundamental capabilities this aircraft brings. BAE Systems is dedicated to making this aircraft ‘Second to None’ as committed partners with Lockheed Martin, our elected officials in our communities and our men and women in uniform today and in the future.”

During the event, executives and employees from BAE Systems and other F-35 supplier companies, elected officials and community leaders received an update on the status of the program and had the opportunity to “fly” the F-35 cockpit demonstrator. Through this experience, they were able to see firsthand how advanced stealth, fighter agility and data-sharing capabilities make the F-35 the most capable multi-role fighter in the world. The cockpit is visually and audibly interactive and provides a realistic look at the F-35’s performance, air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, sophisticated sensor fusion and advanced computational capabilities.

“The F-35 program is essential to maintaining our nation’s competitiveness in the air,” said Bob Rubino, Lockheed Martin, Director, Navy, F-35 Washington Operations. “The work done here at BAE Systems and at F-35 supplier facilities around the country is integral to the continued success of this aircraft. This airplane showcases the work of our talented men and women hard at work in New Hampshire and across the United States. We’re proud to give them and others a chance to experience this fifth-generation fighter through our cockpit demonstrator.”

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