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F-35 Jet Upgrades Stall Amid Security Concerns

3/16/2026

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Story summary
  • The Pentagon's annual report shows that upgrades to the F-35 jet software have stagnated, delivering no new combat capabilities in the last year.
  • The TR-3 upgrade, designed to enhance processing and memory, was largely unusable due to stability issues and untested software.
  • Only three of nine planned cybersecurity tests were completed last year, raising concerns about the jet's security.
  • The F-35 program aims to procure 2,470 jets at a cost exceeding $2 trillion and continues to face significant delays and deficiencies.