The F-35 is undeniably the best 5th-gen fighter, but the DoD is struggling with the high price of maintaining it. While it boasts a stellar combat capability, the program requires intense, ongoing management to resolve maintenance and parts shortages. Specific pilot safety issues mentioned in audits? Production schedules for future batches (lots)? Video - F-35 JPO 2024 Year In Review
Its ability to collect, analyze, and share data acts as a "quarterback of the skies". Dod (35) mp4
Pentagon reports have criticized the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) for weak oversight of Lockheed Martin. The F-35 is undeniably the best 5th-gen fighter,
Nearly 1,300 are operational with over 1 million flight hours. the program requires intense
Some measures of reliability have shown stagnation or even reversal.