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A hypersonic rocket launches skyward during a March 22, 2010 test launch from the Woomera Test Range in Aus-
tralia. The fight was part of the joint U.S.-Australian HiRise project to test and develop hypersonic vehicles for
future aircraft transportation.Credit: Australia Defense Science and Technology Organisation

Such new concepts enabled by F-35 A (USAF), B (USMC) and C (USN) as Aegis can be a
“wingman” and an SSGN Submarine can be a “fire support ship” is the touchstone for
winning an Air/Sea Battle.

The C4ISR-D (for decision) F-35 cockpit should be the R&D focal point for developing
the next generation of weapons. Designing electromagnetic hardened (EMP) systems,
platforms and weapons to take full advantage of the unique emerging F-35 C4ISR com-
bat capability is the way ahead.

If the F-35 did not exist with it’s world class “Z-axis” 360 umbrella —it would have to
be invented to take on future PLA hypersonic ship killing cruise missiles and other
threats.

Second Line of Defense December 2014

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