Pentagon Finds Over 800 Defects In Lockheed Fighter Jets

The transcript discusses the F35 fighter jet's software deficiencies, with over 800 issues identified by the Defense Department. Despite these flaws, the Pentagon's assessment did not highlight new problems with the jet's flying capabilities. Lockheed Martin believes the F35 is improving in reliability and remains a top fighter. A 2018 report noted nearly 1000 defects, but Congress continues to increase F35 orders.

What did Bloomberg News report about the F35 program in terms of software and cybersecurity?

• The program is ahead of schedule.

• There are over 800 software deficiencies and unresolved cybersecurity problems.

• The software is fully secure.

• The program has no software issues.

What did the Pentagon's director of operational test and evaluation say about the jet's flying capabilities?

• The flying capabilities have deteriorated.

• The flying capabilities are perfect.

• No new problems were mentioned regarding the flying capabilities.

• There are new problems with the flying capabilities.

What is Lockheed's stance on the F35's development?

• The F35 is not reliable.

• The F35 is outdated.

• The F35 is the most lethal, survivable, and connected fighter in the world.

• The F35 is not improving.

How did the number of defects in 2018 compare to 2019?

• There were no defects in 2018.

• There were fewer defects in 2018.

• There were more defects in 2018.

• The number of defects was the same.

What has been Congress's response to the discovery of defects in the F35 program?

• Congress has ignored the F35 program.

• Congress has increased F35 orders.

• Congress has decreased F35 orders.

• Congress has stopped F35 orders.