Newest F-35s stalled by slow production of key parts

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Lockheed Martin has finished building fewer than half of the upgraded F-35 Joint Strike Fighters it promised this year, as slow production of key parts are holding up multiple new jets, the Pentagon’s top officer in charge of the program told lawmakers Tuesday.

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Biden administration formally extends review of U.S. Steel deal, pushing decision past election

The Biden administration on Tuesday extended its review of Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, effectively pushing a final presidential decision on the matter past Election Day.

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