02/04/2023
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"In your statement you note that initial operational capability (IOC) dates have not been determined by leadership..."
"The total Department of the Navy strike fighter shortfall is 18 aircraft in approximately 2023."
"I was encouraged to note that the F-35 program was fully funded in both the research and development and the procurement accounts for fiscal year 2014."
"I think we all need to be mindful of one fact, and that is that one nation that plays very prominently in our defense strategy recently flew two new stealth aircraft within a 22-month period."