US Air Force and Navy plan to boost F-35 fighter jet purchases
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24
US Air Force and Navy plan to boost F-35 fighter jet purchases
14 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24
The services project increasing annual F-35 acquisitions from 38 jets next year to 48 jets by fiscal year 2031.
This proposal follows a record defense budget and signals continued investment in Lockheed Martin’s F-35 despite criticism from figures like Elon Musk.
The planned expansion aims to modernize the US military’s air fleet, addressing concerns over aircraft obsolescence and maintaining air superiority amid evolving global threats.
Is the F-35's tech crisis a fatal vulnerability despite its combat successes?
Do the F-35's flaws prove drone swarms are the future of air combat?
Should allied nations like Germany and Canada halt their F-35 orders now?
With a $2 trillion price tag, why are new F-35s being delivered without radars?
How does delivering 'blind' fighters affect U.S. readiness for a major conflict?