U.S. military loses F-35
By: Walt Amses
Date: October 9, 2023
Walt Amses comments on the modern society’s dwindling attention span, exacerbated by the influx of information. Despite the distractions, he underscores a major but underreported incident: the U.S. military’s F-35 aircraft loss. After a malfunction, the pilot ejected over a suburban area and astonishingly contacted 911 instead of adhering to military protocol. The subsequent public appeal by the military to find the jet was baffling, raising concerns about national security. Amses draws attention to historical blunders, including the military losing nuclear weapons several times since 1950. The F-35’s advanced stealth and security technology ironically complicated its recovery post-ejection. The article emphasizes potential dangers of relying heavily on technology, hinting at possible future complications with AI advancements.