Pentagon grapples with $2 trillion F-35 cooling system upgrade dilemma, risking performance.

The Pentagon faces a costly dilemma over the F-35's cooling system, with potential upgrade costs reaching $2 trillion. Design flaws and added capabilities have overstressed the fighter jet's cooling capacity, leading to reliability issues. The military must decide between a less expensive immediate fix or a costly upgrade to handle future needs, impacting the aircraft's performance and costs.

November 23, 2024
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