Combat-ready in a sentence as an adjective

It seems that the low-observable systems used by the F-35 are very maintenance-intensive and that the jets used for shows may not be in combat-ready condition.

You are aware, no doubt, that there are many combat-ready planes and ships operated by our armed forces in the airspace and waters of the continental US; and you can surely conceive of situations where those planes and ships might be ordered to intercept or even fire upon targets in response to military or terroristic threats.

Combat-ready definitions

adjective

engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the fighting forces"

See also: active