That’s what supporters keep saying.
But the costs keep going up, not down.
Facts are often inconvenient things.
The nations who want the plane are still committed to it but not as enthused as they were originally. The reason why its going up is the software problem, which I believe was discussed earlier this week. They need to get a handle on it.
Lockheed needs a good swift kick in the pants by the Air Force and HASC to get in gear.