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Electrical Power Problems Ground Lockheed Martin F-35s Again
All 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters now flying were grounded August 3, following the failure of the integrated power pack (IPP) on an F-35A d
A failure of the integrated power package on an F-35A based at Edwards AFB has led to the type’s grounding. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
A failure of the integrated power package on an F-35A based at Edwards AFB has led to the type’s grounding. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

All 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters now flying were grounded August 3, following the failure of the integrated power pack (IPP) on an F-35A during a ground run at Edwards AFB.

The Joint Program Office in the Pentagon said that the move was precautionary, until the root causes of the problem were understood. Lockheed Martin said it is working hard to resolve the issue. Honeywell supplies the IPP.