I've been getting bombarded with news that the Australian government announced that they're buying 58 F-35's.
My reaction?
So fucking what! This isn't news! Its just them fulfilling their planned buy of the airplanes. If you want to really talk about the F-35 then Canada will grab your attention. Italy will be on your mind. The cut by the Netherlands will shock your system.
The Program Manager for this airplane has stated himself that additional foreign orders are needed to push the price down.
Don't expect them.
The program doesn't have anymore
