This book analyzes the development and evolution of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a multinational aircraft endeavor involving the U.S. and many of its allies. The author provides a historical overview of jet fighter aircraft, discussing the different generations of these planes and their technical characteristics, as well as an outline of emerging international geopolitical and security trends the F-35 may see combat in. By examining the role of defense industries, domestic politics, and governmental oversight of the Joint Strike Fighter in various countries, the author concludes that this aircraft will be deployed in most of these countries to replace their aging jet fighter fleets and combat potential military aggression from China, Russia, and other revisionist international powers.

Bert Chapman is Professor of Library Science, Government Information, U.S. History, and Political Science, and Sociology Librarian at Purdue University, USA. He has written five previous books and published numerous articles on international security topics.

Auteur
Bert Chapman is Professor of Library Science, Government Information, U.S. History, and Political Science, and Sociology Librarian at Purdue University, USA. He has written five previous books and published numerous articles on international security topics.

Contenu
Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 History of Jet FightersChapter 3 Emerging Military Aviation Trends and Potential U.S. Aerospace AdversariesChapter 4 JSF and the United StatesChapter 5 JSF and AustraliaChapter 6 JSF and CanadaChapter 7 JSF and the United KingdomChapter 8 JSF and Denmark, Israel, Italy, and JapanChapter 9 JSF and the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and TurkeyChapter 10 Conclusion