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June 13, 2026

Sentinel Briefing · Jun 13 · Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds

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Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds

The F-35’s readiness rates continued to decline through fiscal 2025, with the fleet’s full mission capable rate falling to 25%, according to a GAO report.

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