Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

National Security & Defense

druidity33

(6,611 posts)

8. I understand that...

Reply to VMA131Marine (Reply #6)

Thu Dec 12, 2024, 02:22 PM

Dec 12

but, i have also heard that Air Force personnel ...the people who fly these things have called them death traps. Wasn't it supposed to be in service 10 years ago? And were it scrapped, who loses the money? Grumman? Boeing? Honestly i think some of the countries on the receiving list would be happier not getting it, but were pressured to put in orders many years ago. Does the world really need 4,000 more War jets?

Just thinking out loud here. Feel free to ignore me. I recognize you may have skin in the game. Not trying to be a jerk.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Rumors swirl about F-35 contract [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Dec 12 OP

It won't happen. cloudbase Dec 12 #1

Understood. There are factories in rural Montana turning out mahatmakanejeeves Dec 12 #2

Good morning to you as well. cloudbase Dec 12 #3

They republicans have been successful oldmanlynn Dec 12 #7

Sounds more like a plan to weaken the US military House of Roberts Dec 12 #4

Wouldn't that be a good thing though? druidity33 Dec 12 #5

That "debacle" is currently in service, or will soon be, with multiple US allies VMA131Marine Dec 12 #6

I understand that... druidity33 Dec 12 #8