His words are quoted by Warrior Maven.
According to the publication, these fighters are already in production, however, for a formal transition to their full-scale production, stable control over the process, satisfactory performance and reliability are required.
According to the publication, the Pentagon initially planned to approve full-scale production of the F-35 four years ago.
Previously, the newest F-35 fighter jet produced by the United States was officially certified to carry nuclear weapons.