US watchdog uncovers $85m in unaccounted Lockheed Martin's F-35 jet components as Morocco pushes to become Africa's first operator
A US government watchdog has uncovered persistent weaknesses in the Pentagon's management of spare parts for the F-35 stealth fighter, reporting that more than one million components valued at $85 million remain unaccounted for years after they were first reported missing.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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An F-35B stealth fighter jet on an aircraft carrier as Morocco reportedly seeks US approval to train its pilots on the F-35A variant ahead of a potential acquisition. (Image credit: Assahifa Arabic)
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- November 10, 2026
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- Solomon Ekanem
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