[Moonman62]

But it’s not the top priority like it used to be, right?

[Hulka]

It is supposed to replace the A-10 and Harrier (CAS), the F-16 and F-18 (multi-role A/A and A/G), meaning it is a “fighter” primarily, and while strike is a mission most fighters can perform, it is not the optimal mission for fighters, too include the JSF. Even though the JSF has “strike” in its name, strike was not its primary mission. Notice it is not to replace the F-15E ‘Mud-Hen’ Strike Fighter.