Dossier
canopies
Coverage of canopies in the Nexus archive.
F-35 Lightning IItopic1Government Accountability Officeorganization1F-35 Joint Program Officeorganization1Global Support Solution Resettopic1Air Forceorganization1Lockheed Martinorganization1Pratt & Whitneyorganization1GKN Aerospaceorganization1Garden Groveplace1F-35 fighter jetstopic1chemical leaktopic1court casestopic1supply disruptiontopic1
- Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds
The F-35 Lightning II fleet's full mission capable rate dropped to 25% in fiscal 2025, down from 38% in 2021, due to software delays, parts shortages, and corrosion. The F-35 Joint Program Office's Global Support Solution Reset aims to improve readiness by 2030 but requires an additional $13.7 billion, with risks including private sector capacity constraints and potential funding gaps.
- Aerospace company behind Garden Grove chemical leak scare faces court cases, supply disruption
A chemical leak at GKN Aerospace's Garden Grove facility, which produces canopies for F-35 fighter jets, has led to court cases and supply chain disruptions. The incident highlights operational risks for the aerospace company.