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The critical design review for the US Navy's F-35C Lightning II carrier variant was completed on 22 June to mark a significant development milestone. The review, which verifies the design maturity of the aircraft and its associated systems, was conducted at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas. Officials from Naval Air Systems Command, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, the F-35 international participant nations, and the F-35 contractor team were involved. Completion of the CDR is a prerequisite for the F-35C to move into low-rate initial production. The F-35C, designed to replace the F/A-18A/C Hornet and to complement the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, will be the Navy's first stealth aircraft.
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