Pentagon cannot account for millions in F-35 parts, GAO finds
New watchdog report says the Defense Department still does not know the status of over 1 million parts flagged three years ago, as the F-35 program faces persistent readiness and inventory problems.
The Pentagon is unable to reliably account for more than 1 million F-35 fighter jet parts worth over $85 million, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. The watchdog agency said the F-35 Joint Program Office still does not know the status of parts it flagged in 2023, and cannot determine whether more recent losses include any of those previously identified.