Topic: Joint Strike Fighter

3 chapters across the catalog

Frontier Science
Episode 767 17:02 - 20:36

767: Frontier Science

Justin Trudeau, ISIS Withdrawal and Political Satire

Justin Trudeau confirmed plans to withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, signaling a shift in Canadian foreign policy. The hosts discuss Trudeau's public speaking mannerisms, specifically a perceived lisp, and compare it to the more stoic presentation of Stephen Harper. They also mention Trudeau's intention to reconsider Canada's participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

Acquisition Malpractice
Episode 381 2:05:52 - 2:07:50

381: Acquisition Malpractice

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, Acquisition Malpractice

Pentagon official Frank Kendall's admission that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program was "acquisition malpractice" is discussed. The summary notes that the aircraft was put into production years before its first test flight, leading to massive cost overruns and technical failures. The F-35 is described as a bloated multinational project that has wasted billions in taxpayer funds across NATO member states.

Stroking the Ugly Stick
Episode 91 53:55 - 57:40

91: Stroking the Ugly Stick

Aviation News, Piaggio Pushers, and Joint Strike Fighter

A comparison between the Piaggio pusher aircraft and the Beechcraft King Air leads into news about French President Nicolas Sarkozy's purchase of a large Airbus A330-200. The segment also covers the theft of several terabytes of data related to the Joint Strike Fighter program from the Pentagon and the financial strain the program places on European participants like Holland.