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Australia spent billions on jet fighters off the plan. Now, we're having trouble even flying them

  • Written by Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University

There’s a problem with Australia’s brand new fighter jet – it’s just not that reliable. As a result, it flies about 25% less than it should. Less flying means fewer well-trained pilots, but it also hints at other problems lurking in the background.

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