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The Pentagon Wants to Boost its Formidable Fleet of F-35 Jets — But is it Worth it?
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7:12Now PlayingA formidable force in the sky and a centerpiece of the US’ military prowess, the Pentagon could be adding up to 85 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to its arsenal with some shocking upgrades that seem straight out of science fiction.
But is it worth the billion dollar price tag, and the supposed trillion dollar maintenance expense? Here’s everything you need to know.
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