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F-35 deliveries without radars expose deeper Block 4 strain
Key Takeaways
- The F-35 Joint Program Office confirmed six Marine Corps F-35Bs were accepted without radars installed.
- The missing radars are tied to the delayed AN/APG-85, a key part of the Block 4 upgrade package.
- The disclosure came amid congressional scrutiny of worsening F-35 full mission capable rates.
- The episode highlights how modernization delays are now affecting aircraft deliveries, not just future plans.
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