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America’s Top Carrier Hamstrung by Widespread Toilet Failures as Deployment Extends Near Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford has suffered persistent failures in its vacuum sewage system, causing near-daily repairs to roughly 650 toilets and long queues for more than 4,600 sailors. The issue, exacerbated by an extended deployment near Iran and expensive stopgap fixes, highlights engineering shortcomings and sustainment strains with implications for crew morale and long-term readiness.
US F‑35 Deliveries Hit by Missing Radars as Block 4 Upgrades Stumble
Deliveries of F‑35As to the U.S. Air Force have included airframes without the planned APG‑85 AESA radar because of development delays and cost overruns in the Block 4 upgrade. The absence of onboard radars forces operational compromises, underscores long‑standing concurrency problems in the programme, and complicates future upgrades and budgeting.
US Army’s ‘Dark Eagle’ Hypersonic Fielding Delayed Again, Exposing Cost and Capability Risks
The US Army has again failed to meet its schedule for fielding the LRHW "Dark Eagle" hypersonic system, highlighting technical hurdles and cost pressures in a program that has already consumed over $12 billion across services. With the first battery’s deployment cost estimated at roughly $2.7 billion, the delay raises questions about deterrence timelines, congressional oversight, and potential shifts in Pentagon priorities.