US F-35 Fleet Update 2025: Stealth Powerhouse or Costly Conundrum? скачать в хорошем качестве

US F-35 Fleet Update 2025: Stealth Powerhouse or Costly Conundrum?

Welcome to our deep dive into the US F-35 Lightning II fleet as of March 2025! Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation stealth fighter is a cornerstone of American airpower, boasting cutting-edge stealth, sensor fusion, and multirole versatility across its F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C variants. With over 500 jets delivered to US forces and 1 million global flight hours, the F-35 is designed to dominate contested skies, support allies, and counter threats like China’s J-20 and Russia’s Su-57. From deterrence missions over Eastern Europe to its transformative role in the Indo-Pacific, this fleet is reshaping modern warfare. But is it truly living up to its promise? In 2025, the F-35 faces serious hurdles: a $1.7 trillion price tag, readiness rates stuck at 55% (far below the 75% goal), and delays in the critical TR-3 upgrade, leaving some jets combat-ready in name only. Production pushes forward with over 1,100 jets delivered worldwide, yet supply chain woes, software glitches, and a recent training crash in Alaska spotlight ongoing risks. Critics call its sustainment costs “unsustainable,” while allies grow restless as delays ripple outward. Join us as we explore the F-35’s unmatched strengths, its persistent growing pains, and its place in a world of rising competitors. Is it the ultimate stealth powerhouse or a trillion-dollar challenge? Hit play to find out—and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more military tech breakdowns! Join as a member to help the channel grow further:    / @defasia   Would you like to give me a cup of coffee? A small donation like a cup of coffee that I have enough fuel to keep producing great content! Paypal account: https://www.paypal.me/dungtransport Become a Patreon:   / dungtranmilitary   Even the smallest amount of money is your great encouragement for me. ---------------- The requests for video content please send to: [email protected] Official website: https://military-wiki.com Fanpage:   / aomilitarylover   Fan Groups:   / dungtranmilitary   ---------------- Thank you very much. Best regards Dung Tran.