For American fighter developed software that allows you to apply a controlled nuclear bomb.

the U.S. air force increase the combat capabilities of his fighter fifth generation F-35 Lightning II, introducing to the aircraft control system latest software Block 3F and Block 4, says flightglobal.com.

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Now the U.S. air force employed technical training to operate the first squadron of F-35A, which will come into operation in August 2016. The unit will be about 10-12 cars. These aircraft will be equipped with the Block 3i. The Marines will get the F-35B with Block 2B, the first squadron will be formed in July of this year, now "reitingi" Marines are tested on amphibious ship Wasp.

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Apart from these versions, there are more advanced Block 3F, allowing you to apply guided aircraft bombs Boeing Small Diameter Bomb, guided long-range missiles Raytheon AIM-120D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, and missiles for close combat AIM-9X Sidewinder.

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Even more serious weapons will be able to use the F-35 Lightning II equipped with a system control Block 4. In particular, this software allows you to apply a controlled nuclear bomb B61-12 guided nuclear bomb). The development of this promising munition work professionals in the U.S. air force, National nuclear security administration National Nuclear Security Administration) and the Boeing company.

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