And however problematic the tailhook saga (no, not *that* Tailhook Saga) is with Dave-C, I'm sure the USN will get it fixed because they're not going to want to run about in the Western Pacific without LO technology - and for them (at least in the manned world) Dave-C is the only game in town.
The USN are in no great rush to get F35 at all. The SuperHornet E/F/G will provide all they need for some time.