Many components used in key weapon systems are being manufactured by China and other countries with adversarial aims to the U.S., GAO warned in a report.
The lower quantity of purchased fighters, the pandemic and the addition of more capabilities will cause the price of an F-35 to rise in the coming lots.
Despite worries the Navy wouldn't fund Marine Corps amphibious needs, the Marines' top budgeter said he's feeling confident ahead of final 2024 review.
The request for proposals is part of a part of a broader Strategic Commercial Enhancement effort, designed to better leverage off-the-shelf technology.