F-35 software delays leave UK buying time with US glide bombs
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The UK Ministry of Defence will procure the US GBU-53/B StormBreaker (SDB II) as an interim stand-off weapon for F-35 aircraft because Lockheed Martin's delayed Block 4 software has pushed SPEAR 3 integration to 2031; the Public Accounts Committee criticised the MoD's planning, spares shortages, and lack of qualified engineers, and the MoD outlined mitigation steps including additional spares packs and recruiting measures.
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