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DoD Brass Scrutinizing F-35

Julie Samuel

Friday, October 14th, 2011

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Pentagon leaders made clear yesterday the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is under continued scrutiny, expressing doubt about buying all three aircraft variants as well as attempts to revive the jet’s contested alternate engine. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin Dempsey shared these view when fielding a wide array of weapon-system questions during their first hearing before the House Armed Services Committee (HASC). The hearing came as the panel and the Senate Armed Services…

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