ORAC, Jacko is suggesting that the UK could retain it's JSF Tier 1 status and $25 billion revenue stream by quitting the program and not buying any aircraft. In other words, stopping payments to the program at the end of this year. The US wouldn't be at all mad at being screwed over.
He also thinks the 2nd engine R-R participation would survive the UK leaving.
And Bae can't be replaced as supplier.
Barking on all three counts.
Burbage won't answer the question because it's not going to happen. The UK will stay in the program and will place orders. Why would he be so stoopid as to speculate otherwise? Jeesh.