Turbine, FWIW I agree it should come from the US govt, not LM. Doesn't change the rationale or validity of arguments as to why the contracts should be re-competed, without Canada, should that country decide to buy a 4th Gen jet off the shelf that will last a few more years than the venerable CF-18.
Glad Rag - no, but you can't secure industrial work share on the basis of a purchase commitment, pull the plug on that commitment and hope nobody notices. If Canada buys SHornet, good for them. Every bit of expert study and competition they've conducted still points to F-35 as the answer. I have that on good authority from a Canadian individual involved in the studies. It's kinda like leaving the EU but hoping you can still have your current tariff-free access to the single market. So no - this stuff needs to be re-negotiated and hashed out between Governments. I think LM weren't wise to state this as it does appear like a threat / blackmail coming from the contractor and beneficiary.
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