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> You can see that in that it's very popular for export It's very popular for export since the US has been forcing their allies to buy them over any alternativ

• jandrewrogers 6mo ago
  Nothing else is remotely as capable in the modern threat environment that most countries can actually buy. That's the cold truth. They can't buy anything else that compares and the best isn't for sale.
  • krige 6mo ago
    They have already lost two in the first real conflict. Doesn't seem like it's all that capable.
    • mghfreud 6mo ago
      Designing for zero loss in a major war is way more expensive than we can undertake.
      • ethbr1 6mo ago
        I mean, we did that too. That's why there are only 19 operational B-2s (21 built).
  • watwut 6mo ago
    The pressure was not "because it was the best thing for those countries or war". The pressure was because it was good for USA manufacturer and economy. It was one of the perks of being a leader of a group of allies - you can pressure them to buy your stuff.
  • modo_mario 6mo ago
    Well if you don't let them buy it then what's the point in developing for that? Just develop for your own militay or some poorer countries the US can't be bothered to keep as vassals.