Why only 1 in 4 F-35s can actually fly every mission it was built for

The chronic issues keeping the fleet of stealth fighters grounded.
insider.si.edu

The F-35 Lightning II from concept to cockpit edited by Jeffrey W. Hamstra, Lockheed Martin Corporation

Purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Foreword / Capt. Charles Thomas (Tom) Burbage -- Preface / Jeffrey W. Hamstra -- Chapter 1. F-35 program history : from JAST to IOC / Arthur E ...
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6 Of The Biggest F-35 Flaws That Need Fixing

Developing a next-generation fighter aircraft is a decades-long endeavor. The evolving nature of technological advancement and real-world needs means that a successful fighter will receive years of ...
The National Interest

Northrop Grumman Just Made Its 1,500th F-35 Fuselage. You Read That Right.

Though Lockheed Martin is the primary contractor for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, nearly every major US defense firm has a hand in its production. It isn’t exactly a trick question to ask, “What ...
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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.