November 22, 2024
F-35: The Air Force's $2,000,000,000,000 Mistake
The article highlights the ongoing issues with the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation multirole fighter program. Despite being a technologically advanced aircraft used by the U.S. military and allied nations, the F-35 has consistently failed to meet budgetary and readiness targets.
by Brandon J. Weichert
What You Need to Know: The article highlights the ongoing issues with the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation multirole fighter program. Despite being a technologically advanced aircraft used by the U.S. military and allied nations, the F-35 has consistently failed to meet budgetary and readiness targets.
-Between 2018 and 2023, $12 billion was spent on maintenance with the aim of increasing the mission-capable rate by 10%, but only achieved a 2.6% improvement.
-The Government Accountability Office (GAO) projects the program's total cost to surpass $1.5 trillion, reaching $2 trillion over 30 years.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/f-35-air-forces-2000000000000-mistake-213747
