Oh man, I retired years ago from the defense sector and we were talking about this money pit program then too.
Meanwhile our cyber defense is languishing. Imagine if the took some of the funding for this and set up robotic factories for building IC’s and semiconductors and continued to expand our rare earth mineral program so we are not entirely reliant on overseas components.
Another factor often discussed is why we export planes to everybody and their brother, cough KSA, if we are paying so much to maintain superiority.
They just keep throwing good money after bad... It really sucks to admit you've made a lousy investment, but at some point it has to stop, if you're thinking logically. oops... that's the problem!!!
Oh man, I retired years ago from the defense sector and we were talking about this money pit program then too.
Meanwhile our cyber defense is languishing. Imagine if the took some of the funding for this and set up robotic factories for building IC’s and semiconductors and continued to expand our rare earth mineral program so we are not entirely reliant on overseas components.
Another factor often discussed is why we export planes to everybody and their brother, cough KSA, if we are paying so much to maintain superiority.
Sigh left out a word, maintain *air* superiority
I knew what you meant but yes this program is beyond in trouble - the GAO saying it’s unsustainable is a red lights flashing - kind of warning
Shittlestix I forgot to include the 2020 House Overnight Hearing concerning this program https://youtu.be/Ptsp-pqu2fs
They just keep throwing good money after bad... It really sucks to admit you've made a lousy investment, but at some point it has to stop, if you're thinking logically. oops... that's the problem!!!
Yup and the most recent report shows Lockheed Martin’s cost over runs is now more than $444MILLION - hence my “embrace the suck” comment