As I was saying concerning the issue of linking the F-35 to other types, and the ground, see the link below. You might squeeze it into MASC, but the LOS won't be great and there will be weight issues when MIDS/JTRS is added. The other options of a Global Hawk or new type compound the costs.
Talking Stealth: USAF Pushes for 5th to 4th 'Gateway