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fujiyamasan

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4. I think a lot of people think any country being offered the f-35 will jump at the potential sale

Reply to Celerity (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 20, 2025, 12:48 AM

Nov 20

But when potential customers see the sort of restrictions placed on these, not to mention the cost, it’s not always a smart purchase.

It’s an impressive jet no doubt, but as the Russian invasion and conflict shows, drone dominance is key now.

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Trump Says US Plans to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia [View all] Coldwater Nov 19 OP

So will we Traildogbob Nov 19 #1

But Trump's say-so is only a small step on a much longer process that will require years of pain-staking negotiations -- Celerity Nov 20 #2

I think a lot of people think any country being offered the f-35 will jump at the potential sale fujiyamasan Nov 20 #4

Do not rubber stamp this, Congress. This has got to be a no sale vote Deuxcents Nov 20 #3