F-35 in crisis as Pentagon find 276 different faults
8 years, 2 months ago

F-35 in crisis as Pentagon find 276 different faults

Daily Mail  

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has been hailed as the 'most expensive weapon in history', costing $400bn. 'The Joint Strike Fighter Program Office acknowledged in 2016 that schedule pressure exists for completing System Development and Demonstration and starting Initial Operational Test and Evaluation by August 2017, the planned date in JPO's Integrated Master Schedule,' the report says. Workers can be seen on the moving line and forward fuselage assembly areas for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at Lockheed Martin Corp's factory located in Fort Worth, Texas In a previous memo obtained by the Project On Government Oversight, Michael Gilmore, Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, warns that the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office is simply cut short the plane's development phase in order to pretend that schedule and cost goals are being met. 'The Senate Armed Services Committee will continue to exercise rigorous oversight of the Joint Strike Fighter program's long-delayed System Development and Demonstration phase as well as the start of the operational test and evaluation phase,' McCain said in a statement. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter's record on cost, schedule and performance has been a scandal and a tragedy, Senator John McCain told senior Pentagon officials earlier this year.

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Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter

NPR  

Trump's handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter toggle caption Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images Growing tensions with NATO over the U.S. stance on Ukraine and President Trump's escalating trade war now jeopardize a crucial aspect of the alliance's airpower strategy, as member countries indicate they could walk away from plans to purchase F-35 fighters. Sponsor Message …

Canada's military strategy: Why F-35 deal could face new hurdles
2 weeks ago

Canada's military strategy: Why F-35 deal could face new hurdles

India Today  

Canada, locked in a trade war with the United States, is reviewing a C$19-billion contract for 88 American-made F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin but switching planes could be costly and complex, experts say. Canada, pressured by successive US administrations to increase defense spending, last year pledged billions more for the armed forces and said military expenditures would be closer …

Portugal bins idea of purchasing F-35 fighter jets– Is it because of Trump, 'kill switch' rumours?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Portugal bins idea of purchasing F-35 fighter jets– Is it because of Trump, 'kill switch' rumours?

Firstpost  

In spite of the Portuguese Air Force’s recommendation to purchase F-35 jets, Portugal’s outgoing defence minister has rejected the idea and confirmed that the government is considering other options US Air Force fighter aircraft F-35 performs aerobatic maneuvers in Bengaluru. However, Portugal has ruled out buying newer F-35s, citing concerns about geopolitical uncertainty under President Donald Trump, according to outgoing …

Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will U.S.’s F-35 stealth fighter jets fit into IAF’s future plans?

The Hindu  

Early last week fifth generation fighter aircraft of both Russia and U.S. were at Aero India in Bengaluru, positioned at each end of the static display at the Yelahanka Air Force station. Just as the business days of the show came to an end, U.S. President Donald Trump, standing next to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit …

US report flags performance, cost issues of F-35 amid Trump's offer to India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US report flags performance, cost issues of F-35 amid Trump's offer to India

India Today  

As US President Donald Trump proposes the deal for a fifth generation F-35 fighter to India, a US report on the performance of the aircraft is catching attention. According to the United States Government Accountability Office, the F-35 fleet's overall availability has trended downward considerably over the past five years, and none of the variants of the aircraft are meeting …

Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's offer of F-35 to India: A game-changer for air superiority?

India Today  

The United Sates, during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and American President Donald Trump, made a landmark offer to supply India with the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. If India accepts this offer, it would become the first non-NATO and non-Pacific US ally to incorporate the F-35 into its arsenal, a move that could significantly reshape its …

F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska; pilot safe
2 months ago

F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska; pilot safe

The Hindu  

An F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday, but the pilot was safe after bailing out, base officials said. The pilot experienced an "in-flight malfunction," and was able to eject from the aircraft, U.S. Air Force Colonel Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, told a news conference, according …

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 6 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 6 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong
1 year, 6 months ago

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina over the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 miles before crashing. Here’s what is known about the modern warplane and its latest incident: ‘FORCED TO EJECT’ …

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong
1 year, 6 months ago

What we know about the Marine Corps F-35 crash, backyard ejection and what went wrong

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here’s what is known about …

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel will buy 25 F-35 …

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel will buy 25 F-35 aircraft from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Sunday, in a deal that increases Israel’s arsenal of the stealth fighter jets by 50%. The $3 billion purchase, which increases the Israeli fleet of F-35 jets from 50 to 75, is set to be finalized in the coming months, the ministry said. …

Israel to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aid
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aid

Al Jazeera  

Israel remains the only country in the Middle East to have the world’s most advanced fighter jet in its arsenal. Israel will buy its third fleet of F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3bn that will be financed through US military aid, according to the Israeli military. Israel’s Ministry of Defence approved the purchase on Sunday, with the …

UAE: Israel deal should remove any hurdle to F-35 sales
4 years, 7 months ago

UAE: Israel deal should remove any hurdle to F-35 sales

Al Jazeera  

The Gulf state has long expressed a desire to acquire the jet made by Lockheed Martin, which Israel has used in combat. The United Arab Emirates’s accord to normalise ties with Israel should remove “any hurdle” for the United States to sell the F-35 stealth fighter jet to the Gulf Arab state, a senior Emirati official said. The Gulf state, …

Next-generation F-35 fighter jets go to National Guard unit
5 years, 6 months ago

Next-generation F-35 fighter jets go to National Guard unit

Associated Press  

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — The first two of an eventual 20 F-35 jets arrived Thursday at the Vermont Air National Guard base in South Burlington, the first Guard unit to receive the next-generation fighter. Rosanne Greco, the former chair of the South Burlington City Council and a retired Air Force colonel, said she supported basing the plane in her home …

Japanese F-35 stealth fighter jet crashes into Pacific in mysterious circumstances, pilot still missing
5 years, 11 months ago

Japanese F-35 stealth fighter jet crashes into Pacific in mysterious circumstances, pilot still missing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Japanese F-35 stealth fighter …

US suspends delivery of F-35 jet equipment to Turkey
5 years, 11 months ago

US suspends delivery of F-35 jet equipment to Turkey

CNN  

CNN — The Pentagon has halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 jet to Turkey due to Turkey’s decision to purchase the Russian-made S-400 missile system. “Pending an unequivocal Turkish decision to forgo delivery of the S-400, deliveries and activities associated with the stand-up of Turkey’s F-35 operational capability have been suspended while our dialogue on this important …

US Navy declares newest stealth fighter jet ready for combat
6 years, 1 month ago

US Navy declares newest stealth fighter jet ready for combat

CNN  

Washington CNN — The US Navy says that its version of the F-35 fighter jet is now ready for combat. “We are adding an incredible weapon system into the arsenal of our Carrier Strike Groups that significantly enhances the capability of the joint force.” Officially declaring the stealth fighter jet mission-ready represents a major milestone for the Navy and the …

US military grounds entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets in wake of South Carolina crash
6 years, 5 months ago

US military grounds entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets in wake of South Carolina crash

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US military has …

US F-35 fighter jet conducts first-ever airstrike
6 years, 6 months ago

US F-35 fighter jet conducts first-ever airstrike

CNN  

CNN — The US military’s F-35B joint strike fighter conducted its first-ever airstrike on Thursday, according to the US Marine Corps and three US defense officials. The aircraft involved were the US Marine Corps’ variant of the aircraft flying from the USS Essex amphibious assault ship. The Marines confirmed the strike in a statement: “During this mission the F-35B conducted …

US Marines Corps’ F-35 fighter jet poised for combat debut
6 years, 6 months ago

US Marines Corps’ F-35 fighter jet poised for combat debut

CNN  

Washington CNN — The US Marine Corps’ stealth F-35B Lightning fighter jet could fly its first combat mission within days, according to several US defense officials, who told CNN that the fifth-generation aircraft are currently aboard the USS Essex amphibious assault ship and should soon be in a position to conduct airstrikes over Afghanistan. The F-35 fighter jet is touted …

F-35 stealth fighter jets get first taste of combat
6 years, 10 months ago

F-35 stealth fighter jets get first taste of combat

CNN  

Washington CNN — After more than two decades of development and testing, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet has made its combat debut. The Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday on Twitter that its version of the aircraft – dubbed the F-35 “Adir” – is already flying in operational missions. Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin said the stealth fifth-generation …

F-35 fighter jet to get an update to the logistics and maintenance software by Lockheed Martin
7 years, 11 months ago

F-35 fighter jet to get an update to the logistics and maintenance software by Lockheed Martin

Firstpost  

Lockheed Martin Corp will announce on Wednesday that the U.S. Air Force and Navy have approved installation of the newest version of the F-35 fighter jet’s computer-based logistics system incorporating engine data for the first time, people familiar with the program said. Lockheed’s Autonomic Logistics Information System enables daily operations of the F-35 fleet, ranging from mission planning and flight …

Critics blast US shipment of fighter jets to Israel
7 years, 11 months ago

Critics blast US shipment of fighter jets to Israel

Al Jazeera  

Israel is the first country outside the US to get access to the F-35 warplane, the most expensive ever developed. Israel received three F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States at the weekend – a new generation of “near-invisible” planes that critics fear will free the country’s hand to launch air strikes and spying operations against neighbouring states undetected. …

After Donald Trump’s criticism, Lockheed Martin trims costs for F-35 fighter jets
8 years, 1 month ago

After Donald Trump’s criticism, Lockheed Martin trims costs for F-35 fighter jets

India TV News  

Lockheed Martin has finally reduced the cost of new batch of F-35 fighter jets that it will be selling to the US Defence Department. The defence major will now sell 90 new F-35 fighter jets at a reduced cost of $8.5 billion which means that the US Defence Department will save more than $700 million compared to the last batch …

Pentagon orders cost reviews of F-35 fighter, Air Force One
8 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon orders cost reviews of F-35 fighter, Air Force One

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James Mattis on Friday ordered reviews of two key Air Force aircraft programs that have been criticized by President Donald Trump as too expensive. Mattis also asked for a review of the presidential aircraft program -- known as Air Force One -- to identify cost savings. Trump also tweeted last month that the costs of the …

Trump vows to cut F-35 spending, as leaked memo stresses greater efficiency
8 years, 3 months ago

Trump vows to cut F-35 spending, as leaked memo stresses greater efficiency

China Daily  

US President-elect Donald Trump pauses as he talks to members of the media at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 21, 2016. WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed to cut the costs of the Air Force's F-35 fighter jet program, stressing again his eagerness to trim down government spending. "It's a program that's very, very …

Lockheed Martin shares nosedive after Donald Trump criticises cost of F-35 fighter plane project
8 years, 3 months ago

Lockheed Martin shares nosedive after Donald Trump criticises cost of F-35 fighter plane project

ABC  

Shares of Lockheed Martin fell by nearly $US2 billion after President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that the cost of production for the F-35 fighter planes was "out of control". Key points: Lockheed makes the F-35 fighter aircraft and is a major US defence contractor Fighter plane program supports more than 146,000 US jobs, company's website says F-35 comments follow Trump's tweet …

Congress calls for a war games 'flyoff' between 40 year old A-10 and new F-35 jets
8 years, 3 months ago

Congress calls for a war games 'flyoff' between 40 year old A-10 and new F-35 jets

Daily Mail  

The custom-designed F-35 striker jets cost more than $100 million each But Pentagon chief hit back that they are 'making solid progress' It is a military showdown that could prove to be very embarrassing. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the world's most expensive weapon, is set to face off in upcoming testing with the Air Force's 40 year old A-10 …

US Air Force grounds F-35 fighter jets due to 'faulty cooling lines'
8 years, 6 months ago

US Air Force grounds F-35 fighter jets due to 'faulty cooling lines'

Daily Mail  

The US Air Force is struggling to get the world's most expensive weapon off the ground. US Air Force officials have grounded a number of F-35 aircraft 'due to the discovery of peeling and crumbling insulation in avionics cooling lines inside the fuel tanks' The temporary pause in flight operations came 'due to the discovery of peeling and crumbling insulation …

Pentagon weapons tester: F-35 fighter jet has ‘significant’ problems
8 years, 7 months ago

Pentagon weapons tester: F-35 fighter jet has ‘significant’ problems

CNN  

Story highlights The assessment warns of significant issues with the warplane The $400 billion program is at risk of not reaching full combat capability CNN — The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program is drawing sharp criticism from the Pentagon’s top weapons tester, who warns the aircraft is “on a path of failing to deliver” its full combat capability. U.S. Air …

Senator says fighter program has been scandal and tragedy
8 years, 11 months ago

Senator says fighter program has been scandal and tragedy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s record on cost, schedule and performance has been a scandal and a tragedy, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee told senior Pentagon officials Tuesday during a withering critique of the most expensive weapons program in U.S. military history. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said during an oversight hearing held by the committee …

F-35B fighter jet ready for combat: US Marines- India TV News
9 years, 7 months ago

F-35B fighter jet ready for combat: US Marines- India TV News

India TV News  

Washington: The US Marine Corps said that a squadron of 10 F-35B Lightning II aircraft is ready for worldwide deployment, a media report said. In a statement on Friday, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall said the F-35B fighter jet achieved initial operational capability within the US Marine Corps, hailing it as "a significant milestone in …

Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready'
9 years, 8 months ago

Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready'

NPR  

Marine Version Of F-35 Deemed 'Combat Ready' Enlarge this image toggle caption Cliff Owen/AP Cliff Owen/AP Updated at 2 p.m. Ten of the stealthy fighters, which have experienced numerous cost overruns and delays over the years, will begin flying with the U.S. Marine Corps' 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Yuma, Ariz., after the planes are officially deemed "combat ready" …

The F-35: Is it worth the cost?
9 years, 8 months ago

The F-35: Is it worth the cost?

CNN  

Story highlights The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program is finally set to become operational this month. “Air superiority is an essential tenet in our national defense strategy,” said Rep. Jeff Miller, a Florida Republican whose district is home to the nation’s primary F-35 training facility. “But with the President’s strategy to rebalance our forces back to the Pacific, and given …

Fighter jet part of Pentagon's $400 billion program unable to carry highly advanced bombs because of design flaw
10 years ago

Fighter jet part of Pentagon's $400 billion program unable to carry highly advanced bombs because of design flaw

Daily Mail  

F-35B is slated to be used by the British Royal Navy on the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier The F-35 program will cost an estimated $590billion over the next decade The SDB II can employ a number of techniques - including imaging infrared, laser, and radar homing - to hit targets A F-35 program spokesman has said changes are being …

Why US has grounded all high-tech F-35 Fighter Jets?
10 years, 8 months ago

Why US has grounded all high-tech F-35 Fighter Jets?

India TV News  

New Delhi: The United States military is grounding its entire fleet of F-35 fighter jets as it completes additional engine inspections following a fire aboard an aircraft in Florida last week. The US Air Force and Navy issued directives Thursday to halt all F-35 flights after the June 23 fire at Eglin Air Force Base. Independence Day, as Joint Strike …

Joint Strike Fighters: Government to spend $12 billion on 58 more next-generation F-35s
10 years, 11 months ago

Joint Strike Fighters: Government to spend $12 billion on 58 more next-generation F-35s

ABC  

Australia will buy 58 more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters at a cost of more than $12 billion after the Federal Government gave the go ahead for the purchase yesterday. The extra aircraft will bring Australia's total Joint Strike Fighter force to 72 aircraft, with the first of them to enter service in 2020. "Together with the Super Hornet and Growler …

Joint Strike Fighter: Purchase of 58 extra aircraft not new spending, Tony Abbott says
10 years, 11 months ago

Joint Strike Fighter: Purchase of 58 extra aircraft not new spending, Tony Abbott says

ABC  

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the multi-billion-dollar program to purchase new jet fighters for the Defence Force does not involve any "new spending" by taxpayers. "In the end, government has no higher priority than the defence of the nation, and an effective Defence Force for a country such as Australia requires modern and capable joint strike aircraft such as these. …

US waived laws to keep F-35 on track with China-made parts
11 years, 2 months ago

US waived laws to keep F-35 on track with China-made parts

Firstpost  

The Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on US weapons in order to keep the $392 billion Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter program on track in 2012 and 2013, even as US officials were voicing concern about China’s espionage and military buildup. Washington: The Pentagon repeatedly waived laws banning Chinese-built components on US weapons in order to keep the …

Japan warns US price of F-35 fighter must not rise
13 years, 1 month ago

Japan warns US price of F-35 fighter must not rise

Firstpost  

Japan’s Defense Ministry has said each jet would cost 8.9 billion yen, or 9.9 billion yen including spare parts. Tokyo: Japan has repeatedly warned the United States against price rises in Lockheed Martin Corp’s new F-35 fighter jet, its top government spokesman said on Wednesday, after US and Lockheed officials noted delays in orders will increase its total cost. The …

Lockheed again misses Pentagon's F-35 fighter goals
13 years, 1 month ago

Lockheed again misses Pentagon's F-35 fighter goals

Firstpost  

Lockheed’s F-35 program has come under increased pressure in recent weeks given the Pentagon’s plan to postpone orders of 179 F-35 fighter planes for five years, as part of defence budget cuts. “While we’re disappointed that we did not meet our customers’ expectations on all of the specific elements of the award fee milestones, we believe the F-35 program made …

Struggling In US, F-35 Stealth Fighter Pushes Sales Abroad
13 years, 2 months ago

Struggling In US, F-35 Stealth Fighter Pushes Sales Abroad

India TV News  

Tokyo, Jan 27: Detractors say the F-35 stealth fighter, the costliest military plane ever, is destined to go down as one of the biggest follies in aviation history. Manufacturer Lockheed Martin also is looking to bring F-35s to South Korea in a deal that could be Seoul's biggest single defense outlay ever -- 60 top-of-the-line fighters worth more than $7 …

Japan Chooses F-35 As Mainstay Fighter Jet
13 years, 3 months ago

Japan Chooses F-35 As Mainstay Fighter Jet

India TV News  

Tokyo, Dec 13: Japan has chosen the US-made F-35 stealth jet as its next-generation mainstay fighter in a multi-billion dollar deal, reports said on Tuesday. The defence ministry picked the jet made by Lockheed Martin to replace its ageing fleet of F-4 jets over two rivals, the Boeing-made F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Yomiuri Shimbun said. Japan's …

Senators Love Their Stealth Jet; Never Mind a New Design Flaw
13 years, 6 months ago

Senators Love Their Stealth Jet; Never Mind a New Design Flaw

Wired  

First, the good news: After a nearly monthlong flight ban, the Pentagon's 20-strong Joint Strike Fighter test fleet is back in the air. The admission is sure to fan the political flames raging around the $380 billion Joint Strike Fighter program, which aims to replace most of the existing Air Force, Navy and Marines fighters, but has been beset by …

House Defense Chief Blasts F-35 Cuts, Dismisses Veto Threat
14 years, 3 months ago

House Defense Chief Blasts F-35 Cuts, Dismisses Veto Threat

Wired  

You can see the next two years of congressional defense debates, in miniature, from the office of Rep. Buck McKeon, the California Republican who'll soon chair the House Armed Services Committee. According to Taxpayers for Common Sense's breakdown of the omnibus bill, the Senate's taken $272 million out of missile defense; McKeon wants missile defense "fully funded," although he said …

F-35 hits further cost blow-outs: report
14 years, 4 months ago

F-35 hits further cost blow-outs: report

ABC  

Australia's biggest defence purchase is under a new cloud over reports the Pentagon is preparing to reveal a cost blow-out and even more delays with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. "It is the most thorough, the most extensive, the deepest dive yet we have done into the F-35 program, but that assessment is not yet complete, therefore what has been …

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