US F-35 fighter jet shows critical 25 percent availability rate

The F-35 combat aircraft shows operational availability of only 25 percent, well below set targets.

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This failing rate justifies a complete reassessment of the program by defense authorities.

F-35 reliability issues could impact allied air force modernization efforts.

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