Event Brief
Pentagon seeks $13.7B boost as F-35 readiness lags
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: GAO found the F-35 full mission capable rate fell to 25% in FY25, prompting a Pentagon $13.7B readiness boost request.
WHO: Pentagon and GAO
WHAT: Pentagon seeks a $13.7 billion boost to address F-35 readiness after GAO found the full mission capable rate fell to 25% in FY25.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 8:01 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The F-35 full mission capable rate fell to 25% in FY25, indicating readiness lag.
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