The F-35 is slated to undergo comparison operational test flights against the A-10 Warthog to gauge close-air-support capability in late 2017 or early 2018, according to Curt Cook, an air warfare specialist in the Pentagon's operational test and evaluation office. Speaking at an Aug. 20 industry event in Arlington, VA, Cook said DOT&E is about halfway through its test design and will be ready to score the F-35 in close air support (CAS) by the scheduled test date, but has...