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“I hear about the Belgians, that’s all very well. But I would then advocate setting up an F-35 club within SCAF,” he told French senators. “I don’t really see the point in putting more F-35 countries into SCAF... Why would I make room in my factory, in my design office for people who have chosen the F-35?
Hmm, dunno. That doesn't inspire confidence to me. Sounds like he is scared that people can compare to F-35 and find out, the French thingy is inferior. That's how I would read it as a prospective Customer or contributor (@German Defense Secretary, please take note, before you thow dozens of billions at this guy!)