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The F-35's turbulent march to combat readiness is far from over - here's everything that's wrong with it

Feb 5, 2016, 01:37 IST

US Air Force F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter crew chief, Tech. Sgt. Brian West, watches his aircraft approach for the first time at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 14, 2011.US Air Force Photo

The US military's fifth-generation fighter is no stranger to controversy.

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Lockheed Martin's F-35, which comes with an estimated $1.5 trillion price tag over the life of the program, has faced numerous hurdles and delays.

Despite the setbacks, the F-35 program is ongoing and the Navy, Marines, and Air Force are testing their version of the aircraft.

Here are some of the key problems facing the F-35.

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