Air Force says its F-35 model is ready for combat

Published August 2, 2016 7:55pm ET



The Air Force declared Tuesday that the much-criticized F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has achieved “initial operational capability,” meaning that if it’s needed, it could be sent to war.

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