Pentagon bars release of GAO’s report on F-35 program
Summary
The Pentagon has stopped a government watchdog from releasing a report about problems with the F-35 fighter jet program. The F-35 is the Defense Department’s most expensive weapon system and has faced issues with performance and rising costs.Key Facts
- The Pentagon blocked the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.
- The GAO is a non-partisan agency that provides oversight and reports to Congress.
- The report covers the F-35 fighter jet program.
- The F-35 program is the most costly weapon system run by the Defense Department.
- The program has faced ongoing challenges with how well the jets perform.
- Costs to build and maintain the F-35 have been increasing.
- The GAO is required by Congress to issue reports like this each year.
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