Question of the Week: The Future of Fighter Jets

Editorial Staff

Thursday, June 07, 2012 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article questions the current strategy for military jets due to the escalating costs of the F-35 program and ongoing problems with the F-22.
The increasing capabilities of drones are also highlighted as a factor necessitating a re-evaluation of military jet strategy.
It features a reader poll asking whether the U.S. is overspending on fighter programs, underscoring the central theme of the article.

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Given the escalating costs of the F-35 program, the ongoing problems with the F-22, and the increasing capabilities of drones, is it time to rethink the strategy on military jets?

Is the U.S. overspending on fighter programs?
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