Question of the Week: The Future of Fighter Jets

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

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Key Takeaways:

The article suggests it's time to re-evaluate military jet strategy due to escalating F-35 program costs.
This reconsideration is also prompted by ongoing issues with the F-22 Raptor and the increasing capabilities of drones.
A reader poll asks whether the U.S. is overspending on fighter programs, directly reflecting the article's central question.

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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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