F-35 Program Failures: Delays, Costs, and Low Combat Readiness
A House of Representatives resolution expresses concern over numerous issues in the F-35 aircraft program, including significant delays, budget overruns, and low combat readiness. This highlights that taxpayer money is being spent on a system that is not meeting expectations, potentially impacting national security and the efficiency of public spending.
Key points
The F-35 program is over a decade behind schedule and has cost $209 billion more than originally planned.
F-35 aircraft are not meeting their combat readiness goals, meaning they often cannot perform all their assigned missions.
Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney are delivering aircraft and engines late, and their quality requires rework.
Lack of adequate investment in F-35 repairs and maintenance increases costs and reduces aircraft availability.
The House of Representatives believes contractors breached contracts and the Department of Defense failed to hold itself and Lockheed Martin accountable for these failures.
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