Jacko
No real contention.. And yes, I accept the 'near term' comments re-HUG and Su27. It is the medium/long term (2008+?) BVR scenario that I would challenge - the ASRAAM/HMS combo will probably become a kill/kill zone for all those that enter, but I'd always want to have it. Re JSF on day 1: agree that it will probably be highly effective - given the availability of those sensors! But in a prolonged Tier-2 conflict?
Am I still right in saying that there are many senior USAF officers who would like to see JSF funds allocated elsewhere?