UK Lawmakers Unimpressed by F-35 Fighter Shortfalls

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Credit: Christian Sparks/Royal Air Force
LONDON—The UK’s Public Accounts Committee says the UK Defense Ministry is being “complacent” in its approach to resolving issues with its Lockheed Martin F-35 force. In its report on the UK F-35 program, published Oct. 31, the lawmakers said the fleet “faces significant capability gaps.” It notes...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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