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Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

Stephen Losey
26 February 2025
5 min
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The newest USAF jets with Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) are being delivered, but critical tests for their latest upgrades are delayed due to Software and integration issues. Testing delays could affect future Block 4 upgrades.
READ: Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout.

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  • Defense News (USA): High factual reporting
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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