Episode Description:
Marti McCurdy, CEO of Spirit Electronics, welcomes Dina Halvorson, Vice President of F-35 Global Sustainment at Lockheed Martin, for a conversation about aircraft readiness, supply chain resilience, and the future of the F-35 program.
Dina shares insights into the growing demands on F-35 sustainment as global flight hours increase, highlighting the importance of spare parts availability, predictable procurement, and stronger supplier partnerships. Marti and Dina explore how multi-year purchasing agreements, manufacturing efficiency, and supply chain flexibility can help improve operational readiness while managing costs.
Together, they discuss the role of AI and automation in defense manufacturing, the importance of clear communication across the supply chain, and the shared responsibility of industry partners to support the warfighter. Their conversation underscores why long-term planning, collaboration, and reliable suppliers are essential to sustaining the F-35 fleet.
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