Is the software gun issue with the F-35 fleet in general, or with the very glitchy F-35B? The article doesn't do a good job of explaining that-though since its a British article, I'd assume its the F-35B, which will be on the QE2 class carriers.
Really, if you want a culprit for the F-35, blame the US Marine Corps (MARINES, RAWR!!) for insisting on the highly faulty and problem plagued F-35B. If the Brits had insisted on building proper through deck carriers, this wouldn't be an issue (at least the F-35B issues). The QE2 class are awfully big, and really should just be through deck without the ski jump.
Really, if you want a culprit for the F-35, blame the US Marine Corps (MARINES, RAWR!!) for insisting on the highly faulty and problem plagued F-35B. If the Brits had insisted on building proper through deck carriers, this wouldn't be an issue (at least the F-35B issues). The QE2 class are awfully big, and really should just be through deck without the ski jump.