I’m sure us pulling out of Europe must SCARE THE DAYLIGHTS out of Putin/sarc.
In other words - he hears us tell him how we’re not going to put up with him messing around in his backyard (Ukraine, Baltics, etc.)...just as we’re canceling weapons programs, packing up the troops, and leaving Europe further and further undefended.
What would any reasonable person assume about REAL intentions when they see that?
We got 48 of these under-acheiving F-35’s on the way, in 5 years or so, all based in one place, to make it an easier target I guess.
Who decides these things?