What we have here is stock and trade regurgitation of Lockheed Martin talking points via, a clueless U.S. DOD boss, Mr. Panetta who is acting more like a seller of the F-35, instead of being a helpful counsel to a valuable ally.
Philip Hammond, the defence secretary, poured scorn on concerns over the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme on Wednesday comparing an official US government audit into the embattled fighter jet to a “home buyer’s survey” that could be safely ignored.
I would wonder if there is anyone left in the MOD that has the skill to do proper military engineering studies? Below is the top analytical statement. Faith-based and dangerous.
“Maybe some of the sceptics will change their minds when they see it fly.”
You mean...like this?
I wonder how that kind of attitude works with these guys?
If you take some time and look at the trade-press and various sites over the past few weeks, you will see a surge in F-35 marketing spin.
All for an obsolete-to-the-threat, troubled and overly expensive aircraft.
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Any Director who ignores reports to the Board of Directors from his firm's Independent Auditors is either niavely brave or very stupid, though usually both.
Yes well naivety and stupidity have been two of the key drivers in the F-35 saga all along haven't they. So it is little surprise that one of the earliest and most involved partner nations should simply ignore reality as it's national defence descends down the plug hole.
The F-35 Level 1 Partner UK reduce the F-35 orders to 48 from 138 (65% fewer)? Is this right?
"Hammond, secretary of state for defence, cited joint work on the F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing model -- of which Britain plans to buy 48"
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/18/uk-britain-usa-jet-idUKBRE86H1IU20120718
Two Big Carrier, few F-35. A costly Joke for the UK Taxpayer.
"But the SDSR reduced the number of F-35s to be routinely deployed onboard the new carrier from 36 to 12."
http://ainonline.com/aviation-news/2012-07-09/uk-aircraft-carrier-budget-shortfall-likely
A joke.
They could have 48 of the latest F-18 variant per carrier and have a far more effective strike force.
Sad for the once mighty Royal Navy to be killing their surface fleet to drive around two high priced helicopter carriers.
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