Hidden Problems of the F-35 Revealed | Defense News Weekly full episode: June 14, 2019

Defense News investigates the issues plaguing the F-35 program and how they can be fixed — if at all. We'll also look at new technologies for the battlefield.

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Hidden Problems of the F-35 Revealed | Defense News Weekly full episode: June 14, 2019

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