[FarCenter]

as some of those planes will likely get shot down in combat.

At about $100 / copy we really can't afford that. Besides, if shot down over unfriendly territory, the remains may fall into enemy hands.

[FarCenter]

$100 million / copy

[BobL]

“At about $100M / copy we really can’t afford that. Besides, if shot down over unfriendly territory, the remains may fall into enemy hands.”

Agree that it’s real money, but peanuts compared to the trillions we’re spending. The order was cut simply due to the ideology of those in charge. They’re simply BLIND to the messages they send, but still want to act as the world’s only superpower.

And that’s what starts wars, as we’re now seeing in Ukraine, and many prior wars (disarm - then BANG, you’re having to fight).