Even though it is not publicly stated, at a certain level there must be deep concerns inside the USAF of the low operational availability rate for the F-35! This is why USAF has been forced to invest money into upgrading capabilities of its F-15 (from C/D variant to E variants and now EX variant). Additional capabilities have also been developed for the F-16 (latest variant F-16V) which USAF doesn't buy, but offers to Taiwan and other interested allies.
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When the next generation NGAD fighter has not yet been mass-produced, the F22 will still be upgraded as planned