Words from the F-35 program in 2003

From 2003....

“We are close to resolving these challenges and 2004 will be the year we instill real confidence with all stakeholders in our F-35 family of designs.”

–LM F-35 Year in Review, 2003 (PDF) (Tom Burbage)–

2004 would reveal the weight growth mess (SWAT), which would produce redesign needs, delay and cost added to the program.