They always say it will be different, but it is not. If I remember correctly, the venerable old F-14 could fight 4 or 5 different aircraft, all BVR of 100 miles, shoot and kill all of them before they even knew the Tomcat was in the area. This is nothing new, the Tomcat did this 30+(?) years ago. Oh, and they discovered AGAIN that the aircraft still had to dog fight.
The F-35 is a pig and I do not believe it will ever become a front line fighter that can do everything. The F-111 still has not taught them anything. Did someone say McNamara returned from the grave to help promote this disaster?
If McNamara were alive today he should go down to the wall, kneel and beg forgiveness. He never did this when he was alive. In death he should apologize for his actions that lead to many deaths of our soldiers. Unfortunately he will will have few to apologize to as those he condemned to death are not in Hell as he is.
At least the 111 was good looking! (one of the coolest IMO)