And I am sure when we move on to generation 6 fighters we will get the same complaints.

But the cost is reasonable. Every additional F-35 today costs less than China's J20, Russia's non-producible Su-57, and even 4th generation Dassault Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon.

— Pradheep J. Shanker, M.D. (@neoavatara) April 16, 2024