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EurAsian Times: 1000 F-35 Stealth Jets! Lockheed Closes-In On Big Milestone But Must Overcome Hurdles To Produce Enough Fighters
While the 5th-generation fighter F-35 is now in bigger demand by the US Air Force and the American allies all over the world for its formidable combination of stealth, advanced sensors, and weapons systems, it seems to be increasingly difficult for its manufacturer Lockheed Martin to meet the demand with a cap of 156 aircraft produced for the year.
The problem is further compounded by the growing supply chain hurdles, limited infrastructures at the production centers, and delayed engine-overhaul programs.
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WNU Editor: What I found interesting in the above article is a breakdown on how much the US Air Force has shrunk since 1990 ….
…. its strength has dwindled from 4,556 aircraft in 1990 to 2,176 today—and will continue to fall, as “USAF is retiring 801 fighters and only buying 345 through 2028”.