UK addressing corrosion issue as its targets improved F-35B fleet resilience

<p>Challenges in recovering readiness following major deployment last year were exacerbated by short-notice commitment to bolster defences in the Middle East. The UK is making progress in addressing corrosion issues affecting its Lockheed Martin F-35B combat aircraft, but continues to encounter challenges in reaching desired levels of fleet availability. “We are cresting the hill –…</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/2026/11/uk-addressing-corrosion-issue-as-its-targets-improved-f-35b-fleet-resilience/">UK addressing corrosion issue as its targets improved F-35B fleet resilience</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com">FlightGlobal</a>.</p>