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Intel: How Turkey’s expulsion from F-35 program has hampered production

A report by the US Government Accountability Office said Turkey’s expulsion from the F-35 program has complicated the Joint Strike Fighter’s already troubled production chain.

An Israeli F35 aircraft is seen in mid-flight during "Blue Flag", an aerial exercise hosted by Israel with the participation of foreign air force crews, at Ovda military air base, southern Israel November 11, 2019. Picture taken November 11, 2019. REUTERS/Amir Cohen - RC2R9D9XBJG2
An Israeli F-35 aircraft is seen in mid-flight during "Blue Flag," an aerial exercise hosted by Israel with the participation of foreign air force crews, at Ovda military air base, southern Israel, Nov. 11, 2019. — REUTERS/Amir Cohen

A report by the US Government Accountability Office said Turkey’s expulsion from the F-35 program has complicated the Joint Strike Fighter’s already troubled production chain.

“Parts shortages increased significantly in 2019 and Turkey’s suspension from the program will likely further complicate existing supply chain challenges,” read the report, released Tuesday by the congressional watchdog office and first reported by Bloomberg.

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