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Power paradox: F-35 readiness crisis clouds US airpower over Taiwan
The US's F-35 fighter jets, crucial for a potential conflict over Taiwan, are becoming increasingly unavailable due to supply chain issues and poor oversight, according to a US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The report highlights a decline in the F-35's full mission capable rate, undermining US airpower readiness.
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