280, in view of the lack of improvement of the F-35 in fighter performance of the last F-15/16/18 generation, and limited Mx load, it surely makes an even better for Canada seeking. A fighter replacement that Australia a bomber?
MSOCS, as linked to perilously, the Canadian F-35 work share is not tied any future order, only to Canada's - continuing - partnership in the programme. Any attempt to take away work in breach of contract would end up badly for LM. Plus, of course, Boeing saying they will outmatch any LM offset work, and they have their entire civil airline production lines to provide aviation related offset work from - unlike LM.