WO - I don't think many people would object if anyone or everyone selected JSF after a competition in which all bidders were subject to the same rules, the competitors were scored on how well they performed against realistic threats in a typical basket of missions, and everyone took their best shot on price, operating cost and industrial participation.
What worries me and others is that the JSF program (backed by USG) has been trying to nail down commitments and orders from operators worldwide despite not having a firm price or an IOC date, and having yet to demonstrate most of its lofty claims of capability.
If it turns out to be unaffordable (like the last fighter from its stable) or its capabilities, overall, are not as war-winning as the PowerPoints would have it, we'll have some expensive catching-up to do.
Last edited by LowObservable; 8th Dec 2012 at 19:23.