{"id":41991,"date":"2021-04-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2021\/04\/05\/lockheed-names-the-new-head-of-the-f-35-program\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T23:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T23:18:08","slug":"lockheed-names-the-new-head-of-the-f-35-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/industry\/2021\/04\/05\/lockheed-names-the-new-head-of-the-f-35-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockheed names new head of F-35 program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WASHINGTON \u2014 Lockheed Martin on April 5 appointed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/industry\/2021\/01\/29\/lockheeds-f-35-program-head-to-lead-aeronautics-biz\/\" target=_blank>a new leader for the F-35 program <\/a>who has experience in overseeing the jet\u2019s sustainment enterprise, amid public criticism over the Joint Strike Fighter\u2019s operations and maintenance costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective April 12, Bridget Lauderdale will assume the role of vice president and general manager of the F-35 program. Lauderdale currently leads the F-16 and F-22 programs as head of Lockheed\u2019s integrated fighter group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to that job, she worked as Lockheed\u2019s vice president for the firm\u2019s F-35 global sustainment team. She was responsible for managing the F-35 spare parts inventory, driving down the cost of operating the plane and improving aircraft availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As head of the F-35 program, Lauderdale will \u201cbe responsible for partnering with domestic and international customers to ensure the F-35 program delivers the most affordable fifth generation aircraft in production, advances capability through a stable modernization program; and increases availability while reducing overall operational and sustainment costs,\u201d the company said in news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her ascension to the F-35 general manager position comes as the program reckons with expensive operations and maintenance costs, which have frustrated U.S. military services. In February, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown acknowledged that the service is considering downsizing its planned buy of 1,763 F-35As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/air\/2021\/02\/18\/the-air-force-is-interested-in-buying-a-budget-conscious-clean-sheet-fighter-to-replace-the-f-16\/\" target=_blank>to buy a less expensive replacement<\/a> for the F-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Lockheed is floating a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/smr\/air-force-priorities\/2021\/02\/24\/lockheed-has-a-new-f-35-sustainment-proposal-for-the-pentagon-aimed-at-improving-readiness\/\" target=_blank> performance-based logistics contract option<\/a> that company officials say will allow the cost per flight hour to sink below $25,000 in fiscal 2012 dollars, down from $36,000 per hour today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The F-35 enterprise is also grappling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/air\/2021\/02\/12\/an-engine-shortage-is-the-newest-problem-to-hit-the-f-35-enterprise\/\" target=_blank>with a shortage of the F135 engine<\/a> made by Pratt &amp; Whitney, which is managed on a different contract from the F-35 air vehicle, for which Lockheed is prime contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lauderdale replaces Greg Ulmer, who was appointed head of Lockheed\u2019s aeronautics business in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bill Brotherton, who temporarily led the F-35 program after Ulmer\u2019s promotion, has been named to a new position, the vice president of aeronautics enterprise performance, where he will be responsible for overseeing cost, schedule and performance across the whole of the company\u2019s aerospace business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Doug Wilhelm will permanently become the F-35 program\u2019s deputy general manager, after having taken the role on an acting basis earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OJ Sanchez, vice president of the F-22 program, will temporarily take over as head of the integrated fighter group as the company searches for a permanent replacement to Lauderdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBridget, Bill and Doug are seasoned leaders, uniquely qualified to lead these critical business programs. Their selection showcases the strength and depth of Lockheed Martin\u2019s leadership succession planning,\u201d Ulmer said in a statement. \u201cThey bring a deep understanding of the aeronautics\u2019 portfolio and strong customer relationships. 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