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Acquisition·F-35

Marines Receive F-35s Without Radars

4 sources · first reported Yesterday

via Airandspaceforces

The US military has accepted six new F-35B fighters without radars installed due to development delays. The radars are currently being developed, and the Air Force will also receive some F-35s without radars. The Marines have been affected by the delay, with six F-35Bs already accepted with ballast in the nose instead of the radar system.

Why it matters

The absence of radars in the F-35s affects the aircraft's capabilities, and the delay highlights the challenges in developing advanced military technology. The F-35 program is a key component of the US military's modernization efforts, and resolving this issue is crucial for its success.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Aviation Week ·
    Six F-35Bs Delivered To Marines So Far Without New Radars
  2. Aviation Tech Today ·
    Six F-35Bs Delivered Without Radars Thus Far, Program Director Says
  3. Airandspaceforces · Primary
    Marines Have 6 F-35s Without Radars; USAF Will Get Some Too
  4. Defence Industry Europe ·
    U.S. Marine Corps accepts six F-35Bs without radars as APG-85 delay is set to affect Air Force and Navy deliveries this year