BREAKING: Defense Secretary Mattis targets costly F-35, Air Force One programs

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has ordered the Pentagon to launch a review on how to save costs on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, the Pentagon's most costly weapons-buying effort in history. Mattis' memo also calls on the military to determine if the F-18 fighter can be modified to provide a "cost-effective fighter aircraft alternative." And Mattis also directed the Pentagon to look for ways to save money for the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization program, which is responsible for developing a replacement for the current presidential aircraft. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108