He spins this fairy tale for Japan:
“It’s the linchpin of tactical aircraft inventories for the United States for decades to come, so we’re completely committed to it.”
Interesting, as it is unlikely to take on Pacific anti-access threats. That and no one knows what it will cost or how many we can afford to field.
The biggest alleged customer of the F-35, the USAF, certainly has worry.
Carter continues perpetuating the Ponzi-scheme.
“I wouldn’t have told you this three years ago, but I can tell you now: I think it’s getting on the path to finishing its development [and] ramping up to full-rate production.”
Add him to the witness list when the lawyers start eating this program alive.
The rest of the article explains how dumb it is to be a JSF Partner Nation member mooching for "best value" while off-sets are handed out to FMS customers.
