Air Force to withhold some F-22 funds from Lockheed
The U.S. Air Force has decided to withhold up to $57 million to pay for inspections of 48 F-22As with flaws in a portion of their airframes.
The problem was attributed to a subcontractor who failed to treat a portion of the titanium airframes on 48 jets. The portion can lead to premature cracking.
A Lockheed Martin spokesman said the USAF has the right to do so.
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