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Here are the problems faced by the F-35, and how some can be fixed

By Jeff Martin

Jun 17, 2019

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Documents provided to Defense News reveal issues facing the F-35 fighter jet as it nears a major milestone. Find out what they are and if they'll be fixed.

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Jeff Martin is the Associate Editor for Multimedia and the host & producer of Defense News Weekly, airing online and on American Forces Network worldwide. In his role as Associate Editor, he reports worldwide on the military and defense industry and leads a market-leading multimedia team.

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