Contractors delivering F-35s with no radars and unfit for combat
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Deliveries of F-35s are being made without radars, rendering them unfit for combat. The integration of the APG-85 radar is experiencing delays, complicating the delivery of combat-capable F-35s. The program is facing issues with costs, modernization, and delays, with some deliveries, such as those to the UK, being paused until the early 2030s.
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