> The F-35's rate of return is "we don't have to fight another world war", because potential adversaries will understand they don't have a chance of winning and

> The F-35's rate of return is "we don't have to fight another world war", because potential adversaries will understand they don't have a chance of winning and thus won't start a conflict. Meanwhile, the F35 barely goes toe to toe with the Rafale F3, which is cheaper to produce and maintain. But I guess you can reuse it elsewhere. Whooo.