The issue here is the F-35 is so bad and has taken so long for development there’s not enough to go around period. It’s POS aircraft for the price.
To be honest, using your words: The issue here is the F-35 is so bad and has taken so long for development there’s not enough to go around period” is a great thought. So instead of junking the program and converting the F-15’s and 16’s, we end up with lousy support and, in time, worsening relations with our ally’s. This has been Obama’s trademark since we screwed up and got him in 8 years ago. Oh well, we used to have allies........
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