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A watchdog report reveals that only a quarter of US F-35s were fully mission-capable last year, citing maintenance and parts problems as the main causes. Despite significant investments, F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter readiness rates have declined in recent years.
The F-35's low readiness rates pose significant concerns for US military capabilities, highlighting the need for improved maintenance and logistics support. This issue underscores the challenges of sustaining complex defense systems.
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