I guess they’re just desperate to have some semblance of ‘mass production’ to help keep the cost down.
Regardless of the problems, we need revive some of Cap Weinberger’s dedication to research and development, especially in air power. Air is fast becoming more important to any victory. Maybe McCain will see the need for that when he sits in the oval office. [I hope.]
Send in the drones. :o)
Once you eliminate the need to get the pilot home safely, airframe and avionices are mucher and even the Marines will be impressed by the Close Air Support provided by kamikaze missions.