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Where The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Stands
When it first flew in 2006, the F-35 was pitched as the future of strike fighter combat. Decked out with the latest military avionics, it was intended to dominate anything on the ground or in the skies. The program is primarily delivered by two contractors …