Lockheed rolls out first F-35 fighter jet for Norway

[TexasTowelie]

FORT WORTH -- Lockheed Martin marked another milestone in the F-35 program on Tuesday with the rollout of the first advanced fighter jet built for Norway.

Top government and military leaders from Washington and the Scandinavian nation gathered at Lockheed’s Fort Worth aeronautics complex, with officials praising Norway’s commitment to the program through years of technical delays and cost increases.

“In the face of challenges, one nation embraced the long view and stood steadfast with the program. And that was Norway,” said Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed’s chairman and CEO, noting its position as a development partner and a later decision to boost its order.

But amid the celebration, there was also concern over how a looming budget crisis in Washington might affect the program.

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[onethatcares]

1. budget crisis? what budget crisis?

they'll just lower the amount paid by medicare and social security and viola, budget crisis solved

Always got money for the war toys.

[bluedigger]

2. Even the Scandinavians screw the pooch sometimes.

Let me know when they have a combat ready squadron.

[tammywammy]

3. Video here

Skip to minute 35, that's where they're getting ready to reveal the jet.

The rest is mostly boring speeches.