Courtney, that wasn't my intention. The main thrust was to point out that this isn't a new thing unique to F-35. I'm not saying it's ok.
I'm not sure if, off the top of my head, I could name a recent FJ programme that actually came in with a high level of capability, on time, on budget, in any country? This probably says a lot about the state of defence procurement globally to be honest!
I agree though that it will help the UK significantly, as we learn lessons from working next to the USMC at Edwards, Beaufort and Pax River.
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Reason: More thinking.