An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th Fighter Wing flies over the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show June 24, 2018, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The F-35 was part of a four-ship participating in an attack demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Todd Cromar)
DoD Buzz: Watchdog Slams F-35 Program for Taking Shortcuts That Could Harm Troops
The Pentagon is downplaying major F-35 Joint Strike Fighter design flaws that could leave service members at risk in an effort to keep the long-scrutinized program on schedule, a watchdog group warned this week.
A military review board met in June to look at some of the F-35's deficiencies. The group downgraded 19 serious problems without a clear plan to fix them all, according to a new report from the Project on Government Oversight, an independent nonpartisan watchdog that exposes government waste, fraud and abuse.
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Update #1: The Pentagon is reportedly trying to keep the F-35's biggest problems under wraps (Washington Examiner)
Update #2: F-35 Program Officials Covering Up Life-Threatening Flaws in Aircraft - Report (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: The watch-dog's report is here .... F-35 Program Cutting Corners to “Complete” Development (POGO).
Update: Another report outlining problems in the F-35 program .... Is the F-35 In Trouble Again? (Jared Keller, National Interest/Task & Purpose).
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How to blow $700 billion really fast: A tale of exploding defense budgets and military failure
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