IMHO the F-35A, is a complete and utter con job by the previous US admin.
To join the buy list program. You were required to give tech input, in your chosen area of expertise, to further the build program. Along with a firm financial commitment, of a huge proportion.
And all this for what? An aircraft that’s all gob and no pants.
Take a hard long look at the Euro Fighter. It has the smarts, grunt and can carry the tools to get the job done.
As for the Ruskies looking for the lost F-35A. If indeed that is the case, if they find it. They will say what was all the fuss about.
