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F-35 Office Seeks to Clarify $2.1 Trillion Cost Ahead of Budget Release

April 8, 2025 | By John A. Tirpak
As the Trump administration puts the finishing touches on its 2026 defense budget, the F-35 Joint Program Office has issued a statement explaining what all is included in its $2.1 trillion, 94-year program cost estimate.

SASC Chair Watching to See How F-35 Performs in Europe

March 23, 2022 | By Greg Hadley
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags on and the U.S. and NATO continue to bolster their eastern front, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said he’ll be watching closely to see how the F-35 performs in Europe.

Kelly Worries F-35 Flying Costs Won’t Hit Target, and That China May Get NGAD First

Feb. 26, 2021 | By John A. Tirpak
The head of Air Combat Command isn't sure the cost of operating the F-35 will hit the desired $25,000 per hour by 2025, and he's headed out to meetings to see what can be done to make it happen. He's also concerned that China will ...

USAF Program Costs Up Largely Due to Increased Units, Services Purchased

Nov. 10, 2020 | By John A. Tirpak
The Air Force's major acquisition programs collectively increased in cost $3.7 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, according the Pentagon's latest Selected Acquisition Reports. Most of the increases were due to buying more units and services. The F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning ...
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