Mr. Chairman, I apologize. I had to leave for a bit of time for a delegation.
I have a question, Mr. Chairman, and again I'm seeking information. Recent reports have shown that there have been problems with cracks developing in some of the number 496 bulkheads used in the F-35B models after approximately 1,500 hours of air flight testing. These same reports suggest the specific bulkheads in question are very similar to the number 472 bulkheads used in the F-35A, which the Canadian government currently plans on buying.
At Lockheed Martin, are you concerned at all about the possibility that some F-35A fighters may experience similar problems? If so, what steps would the company need to take to ensure structural durability?