Despite having produced over 1,300 units and being selected by more than 20 countries, the F-35 remains controversial due to technical flaws, enormous operating costs, and combat effectiveness.
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Despite having produced over 1,300 units and being selected by more than 20 countries, the F-35 remains controversial due to technical flaws, enormous operating costs, and combat effectiveness.