Is the F-35 programme more of a Military/Industrial/Corporate entity to generate 8 figure incomes for executives than a defense option for a countries survival?
It would appear that a number of Government’s independent fighter requirement studies, and senior military advisors with considerable experience in their field, have all indicated that the F-35 program is the way forward, and accordingly have invested huge sums of money in, and expended considerable efforts on the program.
Hardly the ‘fanboys' you mention.
Personally I dislike the B because of its complexities, especially in the middle of the oggin,
Spoken like a seasoned professional?
Hopefully no one will die when the software, microswtches, door actuators, fan clutch or weather proves to be unreliable.
Of course these items only pertaining to the F-35?