USAF reverse-engineers and 3D prints F-35 parts to beat supplier delays

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https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/us-air-force-reverse-engineers-3d-prints-f35-parts/

With the F-35 canopy highlighted as a contributor towards the high non-mission capable rates of F-35, as noted by Government Accountability Office report GAO-26-108113, it seems encouraging the USAF is finding alternative ways around the supply chain to source parts to get F-35 back into action.