"Runway to Nowhere: US Military's Long-Awaited F-35B Fighter Jet Finally Reaches Deployment Milestone. After years of delays, setbacks, and cost overruns, the F-35B Lightning II, the US military's most advanced fighter jet, has reached a major deployment milestone. The F-35B has been plagued by issues with its radar, engine, and software, pushing back its deployment date by nearly a decade. But with the jet now complete, the US Marine Corps is set to put it into action, marking a significant shift in the country's military capabilities and global presence."
After eight years of waiting, there’s no more runway.