F-22 And The F-35 Are Two Very Troubled Fighter Jets

F-35 and F-22. Photo from Military Photos And Photoshops

Two Very Troubled Fighter Jets -- New York Times editorial

Economic pressures are forcing justifiable cuts in military spending. The budget control act passed by Congress in 2011 mandated $480 billion in cuts over 10 years, with the possibility of $500 billion more in reductions, beginning next January. After a decade of unrestrained military spending, the Pentagon needs this rebalancing.

With such cuts looming, it is more important than ever to ensure that every defense dollar is spent wisely. Yet problems with two major weapons show how far the Pentagon is from that goal and how dysfunctional its procurement system remains.

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My Comment: The New York Times is a bit late in covering the problems of the F-35 and F-22 program .... but this editorial is a start.