The DoD feared that developing a naval F-117 would be too expensive and would divert funding from the Joint Advanced Strike Technology program, later evolving into the Joint Strike Fighter Program. It contrasts that estimate with the later development of the F-35C, described as costing billions more.
WHO:U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
WHAT:DoD feared a naval F-117 development would be too expensive and divert funding from the Joint Advanced Strike Technology program.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 7:38 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Part of ongoing military operations.
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