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• Tony Capaccio
Pentagon requests $12B through 2031 and directs $1B spares push to restore F‑35 readiness
The Pentagon has requested an additional $12 billion through 2031 to restore declining F‑35 readiness and is directing $1 billion in 2026 reconciliation funds to buy spares and raise dismal F‑35A mission‑capable rates. Officials say the measures target sustainment shortfalls that have degraded strike availability.
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