The F-35, while unrivaled in its capabilities, remains plagued by long-term sustainment issues, high costs, and readiness challenges, even as it becomes the dominant 5th-generation strike aircraft for the U.S. and its allies.
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Its ability to collect, analyze, and share data acts as a "quarterback of the skies". The F-35, while unrivaled in its capabilities, remains
The cost of the F-35A model has decreased to roughly , a strong value for its advanced capabilities. The Bad: Sustainment and Quality Issues Skyrocketing Sustainment Costs: Projected to reach trillion by 2023, a increase over 2018 projections. while unrivaled in its capabilities