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> I'm surprised the main reason isn't mentioned. > NATO. Because that's not the main reason or even a primary reason. There are a bunch of NATO countries that
by mlindner 4y ago
> I'm surprised the main reason isn't mentioned.
> NATO.
Because that's not the main reason or even a primary reason. There are a bunch of NATO countries that don't use US aircraft. Similarly there are non-NATO countries that buy the F-35 and many non-NATO countries that would want to buy it if they were able to.
For a much better breakdown on why countries would buy the F-35. This portion of this presentation by Perun is a great intro: https://youtu.be/7Z_gTGJc7nQ?t=2219 https://youtu.be/7Z_gTGJc7nQ?t=2219
In short, because of massive scale, the F-35 is cheap despite being highly advanced.
- psychphysic 4y agoYou're totally missing the point. It's about avoiding a go pound sand stance no matter the US leadership. If you're in NATO, or have applied you're relatively cozy. What if you don't want to do those things?
- mlindner 4y agoI think you're misunderstanding something. Our underlying facts we're basing our opinions on appear to be different.
- jmnicolas 4y ago> There are a bunch of NATO countries that don't use US aircraft. Except France and Spain, they all use US aircraft or are in the acquisition phase. BTW Spain is also considering buying the F-35.