Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed for F-35 maintenance failures, Bloomberg News reports

Core Insights - U.S. F-35 fighter jets were operational only about 50% of the time in 2024 due to maintenance issues attributed to Lockheed Martin [1] Group 1 - The availability of F-35 fighter jets is significantly impacted by maintenance shortcomings [1] - A government watchdog reported the operational status of the F-35 fleet, highlighting concerns over Lockheed Martin's maintenance performance [1]