(The Center Square) – The cost of the Pentagon’s most expensive weapon system is projected to increase by more than 40% despite plans to use the stealth fighter less, in part because of reliability issues.
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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 awaits refueling at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 17, 2020. Marines of MWSS-172 conducted a fueling point to support the flight operations of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, due to the main fueling station being closed for maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton J. Payne)
