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Old 17th Jun 2019, 00:14
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Originally Posted by Lookleft
Defense expenditure has always been a large part of any countries budget no matter which era we live in. From my limited knowledge of the F35 it is its capability is in integrating all battlefield information and using that to maintain air superiority that is its strength.
Lookleft,

Except for the small problem of "the enemy" is incorporating/has incorporated similar electronics in an airframe with a much greater performance envelope.
Indeed, there have been suggestions/allegations that the most advanced artificial intelligence software is NOT found on the eastern shore of the Pacific.

Tootle pip!!

PS: Thinx --- how many PRC China made components are in the electronics of the F35??
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