The Senate Armed Services Committee's mark of fiscal year 2019 defense policy legislation proposes a slew of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter provisions aimed at bolstering accountability mechanisms, improving the program's sustainment posture and supporting early funding for post-development upgrades. According to the bill summary, released May 24, the proposed legislation would reduce the Defense Department's FY-19 JSF procurement request by two jets and redirect those funds to boost the program's spares, modification and depot repair capability. It would also mandate...
