The new batch of F35 stealth fighter turbine pumps produced by Lockheed Martin found in the United States Pentagon found the magnetic alloys in illegally, or ordered the other party to suspend the delivery.
According to Bloomberg report, Russell Goemaere, a spokesman for the US Department of Defense, said in an email that "the F-35 project office suspended the new F-35 fighter to ensure its compliance and special metalRelated National Defense Regulations.
He emphasized that the suspension of delivery "will not interfere with the operation of the F-35 fighter that has been delivered to the US military and overseas partners, because magnets will not transmit messages or damage the integrity of the aircraft, andThere are no problems such as performance, quality, safety or risk. "
Gomel said, "Once the problem was discovered, the F-35 project office" "found alternatives that can be used for future turbine alloy materials."The suspension of delivery of the F-35 fighter is only for preventive consideration.
Lockheed Martin said in a statement, "We are working with partners and the Ministry of Defense to ensure that contract compliance in the supply chain", the F-35 fighter can still fly safely, "We are working with the Ministry of National Defense to resolve the problem as soon as possible to resume delivery. "
The US Defense Contract Administration and the F-35 project office quoted US law and Pentagon's purchase regulations, stating that under the regulations of the National Defense Federal Federal Federation, it is strictly forbidden to use special metals or alloys produced by "certain countries".These countries include China, Iran, North Korea and Russia.The U.S. Defense Contract Administration announced to the F-35 project office on August 19th.
