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flag F-35 program delayed six months due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues, despite $24B in new contracts and 1,300+ aircraft delivered.

flag The F-35 Lightning II program faces another six-month delay in F135 engine production by Pratt & Whitney, with no official explanation, adding to years of delays and cost overruns. flag Despite ongoing challenges, over 1,300 F-35s have been delivered to the U.S. military and 19 allied nations, with the aircraft’s shared design enabling joint operations and logistics. flag The Pentagon continues to support the program, approving $24 billion in contracts for 300 new airframes, while planning to finalize Lot 18 and award Lot 19 engine contracts in spring 2026.

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