HardwareTechRadarabout 2 hours ago
US Marines get six blind F-35B jets with ballast instead of radar
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The US Marine Corps accepted six new F-35B stealth fighters carrying lead ballast in their noses instead of the AN/APG-85 radar. The APG-85 will not be available until 2028 and cannot operate at full capacity until 2031. Lot 17 redesign decisions eliminated compatibility with older radar hardware.
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