The F-35 Is Now The Frankenstein Stealth Fighter

National Security Journal ^ | 7/28/2025 | Andrew Latham

[whyilovetexas111]

In a historic pivot, the Pentagon is reportedly halving its planned purchase of F-35 stealth fighters, signaling a significant shift in U.S. airpower strategy. The move is a long-overdue break from a history of bad procurement choices, like rejecting the superior YF-23. Many would argue the F-35 is a vulnerable “procurement Frankenstein,” unsuited for a future war with China or Russia.

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TOPICS: Government; History; Military/Veterans; Politics
KEYWORDS: blogpimp; f35; military; usairforce; usmilitary

[whyilovetexas111]

Can we just end the F-35 now ok?

[Tell It Right]

Drones

[shanover]

What is needed is to change the agreement that the Army can’t have fixed wing attack. The Army should have a new new ground attack A-10 type aircraft since the Airforce isn’t interested. The F-16 and F-35 are inadequate.

[Red Badger]

Sorry, I can’t hear you.

The sounds of the F-35 engines at Eglin AFB are overwhelming at my house....................

[PIF]

Rather use the USAF AC-130Js which are far superior to any A-10.

[throwthebumsout]

If true, this may indicate that the F-47 is further along than they’ve been indicating.