The F-35 fighter will now cost more than $2 trillion

Responsible Statecraft·Apr 17

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The cost of the F-35 fighter program is expected to exceed $2 trillion. The program is facing delays and cost overruns, with some outlets reporting that the modernization of the F-35 has been delayed and its production schedule has been slowed. The military may also be reducing its planned use of the F-35, while also cutting back on upgrades to mitigate schedule slips.

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