02/15/2012
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"We understand the inventory objective for the CV-22 fleet is 50 aircraft, but when the last CV-22 is delivered in 2016, the inventory will total 49 aircraft due to a class A mishap of one CV-22 in Jun..."
"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."