We may get the F-35 Lightning 11 but all indications are that it is a multi-mission lawn dart that can’t climb, turn, speed and carry sufficient ordinance. A milti-role POS that can’t compete with existing craft. Dust off the F-14 and upgrade then we will have a chance.
The F-14 Tomcats that never were vs F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: who would have won?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3261482/posts
F-14D Quickstrike, ST21, the Super Tomcat for the 21st Century, AST21, the Attack Super Tomcat for the 21st Century, ASF-14 Advanced Strike Fighter