UK JSF ISD slips from 2014 to 2017
Av Week reports that the JCA in-service date has slipped to 2017, with "...British industry officials close to the program suggest[ing] the latest delay has resulted at least in part from budgetary issues related to Equipment Program 07 deliberations."
AW&ST also reports that "...consideration is being given to the option for pushing the Harrier GR9 out of service date (OSD) beyond 2018-19. Industry executives involved in the program confirm the Defense Ministry is examining extending the aircraft's service life again..."
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