July 22, 2020

Defense Department Improves 'Ready for Issue' Rate for F-35 Parts

DOD has been working to improve issues that affect the ready-for-issue rate for F-35 joint strike fighter parts, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment told Congress.

Jan. 31, 2020

DCMA pilot accumulates 1,000 flight hours in the F-35 Lightning II

FORT WORTH, Texas — Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Bann became the first pilot to cross 1,000 flight hour threshold in the F-35 Lightning II.

May 7, 2019

Program Reflections: As F-35 production grows, DCMA takes aim at DoD goals

FORT LEE, Va. — The 2019 INSIGHT Magazine covers the many ways DCMA supports America's National Defense Strategy. This article highlights the agency’s work with the F-35 program.

Nov. 7, 2018

DCMA in the UK

SAMLESBURY, England — DCMA International employees Tim Brown and Noah Evans share their experience working on the joint strike fighter production with international partners in the UK. (Video)

June 9, 2017

First Japan built F-35 prepares for take off

NAGOYA, Japan — DCMA begins final testing of Japan’s first in-country assembled F-35 after unveiling ceremony