F-35 Fleet Outgrows Support System
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The F-35 program chief warned that the fleet has outgrown its support system, amid record-low readiness rates. A recent Government Accountability Office report found that only one in four F-35s were fully mission capable.
Why it matters
The F-35's low readiness rates pose significant concerns for national security and defense capabilities. Modernizing the support system is crucial to ensure the fleet's effectiveness.
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