Pentagon Barred Release Of Watchdog’s F 35 Report To The Public The latest development in the troubled history of the Lockheed Martin F 35 Lightning II is a stark reminder that, despite its stealth capabilities, this fighter jet remains shrouded in secrecy.
The Pentagon's decision to bar public release of the Government Accountability Office's annual report on the F 35 has raised eyebrows across Capitol Hill and beyond, sparking concerns about the erosion of transparency and accountability.
The F 35's checkered past is well documented: crippling cost overruns, persistent software delays, and low operational readiness rates have plagued this fifth generation fighter since its introduction more than a decade ago.