US-China News LIVE | F-35 Fleet Hits A Snafu Amidst Beijing's Airpower Expansion | Trump | Xi (opens in new tab)

The United States' F-35 fighter jet program is facing renewed scrutiny after a government report revealed declining readiness and mission-capable rates across the fleet\. According to the findings, only a fraction of F-35 aircraft are currently able to perform all assigned missions, raising concerns about operational effectiveness despite the jet's status as America's premier combat aircraft\. The Pentagon has unveiled a $13\.7 billion recovery effort aimed at improving maintenance, logistics...