UK’s F-35 Fleet Hampered by Spare Parts and Pilot Shortages
Only a third of £11 billion fleet able to fly at any time
Britain’s £11 billion fleet of F-35 fighter jets is struggling with severe shortages of spare parts, pilots, and engineers, leaving only about one-third of the aircraft operational at any given time.
Defense analysts warn the readiness issues could undermine the Royal Air Force’s capabilities at a critical moment.
Defense analysts warn the readiness issues could undermine the Royal Air Force’s capabilities at a critical moment.
