By Richard Gale - Researcher, UK Defence Forum
After reviewing the development of the Joint Strike Fighter programme and the numerous challenges it has faced in Part 1 (published 13 January 2012), Part 2 aims to briefly analyse some of the key capabilities of the F-35 and also evaluate the programme's immediate and future export prospects.
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