The closer to the end of the Obama administration that we get, the less the press covered all the objections to this overpriced and dubious addition to our arsenal. Still, the Chair Farce says it's ready.
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2016/08/03/US-Air-Force-declares-F-35A-combat-ready/5671470234321/?st_rec=8321470501639
Oh, wait. Ready or not, here the peripherals come. Lockheed got a $101 million related contract....
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2016/08/05/Lockheed-Martin-receives-101-million-F-35-software-delivery-order/4821470404068/?spt=mps&or=1&sn=si