Global Defense Procurement and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
This book analyzes the development and evolution of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a multinational aircraft endeavor involving the U.S. and many of its allies. The author provides a historical overview of jet fighter aircraft, discussing the different gen
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Global Defense Procurement and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Bert Chapman
Global Defense Procurement and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Bert Chapman Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-01366-0 ISBN 978-3-030-01367-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01367-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018962977 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover image: © Colin Anderson / Photodisc / Getty Images This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
In Memoriam: Albert T. Chapman, Jr. (1920–2010) Mildred S. Chapman (1926–2017).
Acknowledgments
Writing a book of this detail has been a time-consuming endeavor. Working at Purdue University Libraries, I am truly grateful to have supportive and collegial colleagues who understand the complexities and frustrations involved in writing a scholarly book. It is a blessing to work at a research library with a strong and enduring commitment to providing scholars from all disciplines with access to so many research and data resources. I want to give particular thanks to my supervisor Professor Erla Heyns and Professor J.P. Herubel who have encouraged me to keep “plugging away” at this endeavor and reassuring me it would eventually be accomplished. Additional gratitude goes to Purdue History Professor Michael Smith, who was a constant source of support and encouraged me to try Palgrave Macmillan as a publisher. Anca Pusca, Katelyn Zingg, Hemalatha Arumugam, Vinoth Kuppan, Dana De siena, and Leoselvakumar Periyanayagam have been consummate professionals in guiding me through Palgrave’s publishing policies and proced
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