diff --git a/lf/local/commands/kubectl.mk b/lf/local/commands/kubectl.mk
index cd27527..beafc67 100644
--- a/lf/local/commands/kubectl.mk
+++ b/lf/local/commands/kubectl.mk
@@ -73,6 +73,9 @@
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------
 # 3) Intent: Download versioned kubectl into the local build directory
 # -----------------------------------------------------------------------
+# [NOTE] Remove --no-progress-meter switch for now, not supporte by
+#    curl in ubuntu 18.04-LTS.
+# -----------------------------------------------------------------------
 $(kubectl-ver-cmd):
 
 #	$(call banner,(kubectl install: $(kubectl-ver)))
@@ -82,8 +85,7 @@
 
 	curl \
 	  --output $@ \
-	  --location "$(kube-url)" \
-	  --no-progress-meter
+	  --location "$(kube-url)"
 
 	@umask 0 && chmod 0555 $@