F-35 fighter jets are only 'mission capable' 55% of the time, new report says
- The F-35 fleet, used by the US Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, is experiencing poor readiness rates due to maintenance challenges at multiple levels.
- The US Department of Defense has been facing issues with repairing F-35 aircraft parts due to a significant delay in establishing the necessary repair capabilities.
- Despite efforts to improve repair speed, the DoD is struggling to make key decisions regarding the repair process of the F-35, causing delays in addressing maintenance issues.
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F-35 Stealth Fighter Only Mission Capable About Half The Time, Government Report Finds
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F-35s Are Rarely Flight-Ready and Repairs Are Too Slow, GAO Report Says
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