I understand block/versions and levels of operational software and control. But this does NOT control the subterfuge, espionage and collusion like our former President Clinton, possibly Obama through his Muslim brothers, and rogue arms dealers and agents operating in this country to subvert this “version control” of which you speak. I know better.
This is not a Block issue.
It is a FMS security limitation issue.
Because you know about FMS, the following is for those that do not know: FMS security deletions are in place to ensure we retain a qualitative edge.
You can buy Block-whatever but the software is different so its is a different jet with different capabilities, though it might have the same “Block” number.
Security deletions are secret and published internally and administered by the ALC, as well as SAF/IA (regional directorates as well as policy and weapons directorates, among others on the CSAF-side).
DSCA and Congress have oversight/approval roles when determining what can be exported and what cannot, as well as other agencies.
Basically, lots of oversight on what goes out the door.
Since you know better about FMS, that means you know its classified inner-workings and been there, so, please let me know when you were working in FMS and at what level. . .we might have met. Thanks.