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militaryMay 17, 2026

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

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US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

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    Washington: The United States has rolled out a nearly one-billion-dollar upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, primarily centred on electronic warfare modernisation and advanced combat capability enhancements across hundreds of aircraf

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