Lucky we have the super Hornet now
We might be lucky to get the JSF (or its secrets)
But there is even less chance now we would get a look in on the F22
A Defence minister with close ties to the Chinese (no real problem there) but a defence minister who tells a blatant lie when asked about that connection? And instead of being sacked gets support?
I think the Americans might even question what intelligence they may pass on to the ADF now let alone their top air to air fighter.
I think he had been doing a good job, but this is a self inflicted wound that has serious implications for defence and seals the deal on the F22.