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F-35

The Pentagon's Rock-bottom Readiness Rates

The Pentagon’s tactical aircraft have woeful readiness rates across the board, including its newest aircraft, the F-35.

October 31, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1730402364

Joint Strike Fighter: Costing More and Flying Less

A new GAO report indicates the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is costing more and flying less.

April 30, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1714501229

Biden Administration Warns Against Alternate Engine

The Biden administration, the Pentagon, and taxpayers agree:  Congress should eliminate the alternate engine.

July 11, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1689107454

Lockheed Martin Contradicts Pentagon, Backs Wasteful Alternate Engine

Congress should ignore complaints from Lockheed Martin and defund the wasteful F-35 alternate engine.

June 22, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1687464814

CCAGW Leads Coalition Opposing F-35 Alternate Engine

Funding the alternate engine would divert money from much-needed modernization efforts across the DOD

Alternate Engine Questions and Answers

CAGW answers some common questions regarding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter alternate engine. 

May 9, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1683657755

Biden Administration Rejects the F-35 Alternate Engine

The Pentagon was right to fund the JSF engine upgrade and stop the waste of billions of dollars to develop a second engine.

March 13, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1678742764