The F-35 as a weapon system is remarkable, the F-35 program no less so.
It has created a closer alliance between the participating countries who will be operating it, the the various armed forces who will be utilising it, and those who may have to go to combat in it.
To not recognise that is myopic.
There are many participating countries. Just one of them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR9g-4DFVvg
Sorry, what does the plastic pig bring to the party apart from "coming soon" folks/pass the hat around (again).
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