Couldn't agree more with your last comment on diversification....

Couldn't agree more with your last comment on diversification. That to me is where the money is to be made. The JSF project is just runs on the board, and a great start for this company.

On the other front - I cannot imagine the UK, Israel, Australia or other 'allied' countries purchasing Russian weaponry. Lets face it, the US leads the world militarily, and the rest of allied nations, know that if they want to aid in 'peacekeeping' or actual wars on the US side, then it is easier (read safer for them) if their hardware is similar and can be utilised as part of an overall fighting force.

Afterall - why did we buy the m-1A2 Abrams, when the German tanks were cheaper, and lighter? Because we would be using them in conjunction with the US army if we ever did joint operations.

The alternative for the Europeans is the Eurofighter 4th Gen aircraft. I think maybe the Germans and the French would take a close look at the F-35 as well, as there is no current 5th generation fighter been developed by a European Aircraft manufacturer. They won't want Russian aircraft that is for sure. But could be wrong on that