Why we know F-35 support costs will fall in the future:
The explanation is that Switzerland and the dozen other allies purchasing F-35 have a more balanced understanding of the program than GAO does.
Specifically, GAO reports that various iterations of the fighter are operating with “at least 39 different part combinations.” Furthermore, F-35s in training and operational squadrons are using three different versions of mission software—with each version “requiring unique sustainment needs.” As the Air Force and other services build out support infrastructure, train up maintainers, and fully fund spare parts accounts, the improving level of proficiency will drive down sustainment costs.GAO says “flight-line level repair capabilities, though improved, remain problematic due to a lack of technical data and support equipment.”
For instance, a new system called Medusa provides deployed signature management and analysis for assuring the aircraft’s stealth features. Creating a fully digital sustainment architecture will make F-35 sustainment easier and cheaper.Although there is abundant evidence F-35 will be less expensive to sustain than legacy fighters, the military services are not adept at comparing the cost of F-35 with older aircraft.
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