[Army Air Corps]

Would EADS' supply chain be reliable in the event we are engaged in a war with which they do not agree? suppose we are defending Taiwan from a Chinese assault and France and Germany (the two largest state stakeholders in EADS) decide that they shan't support the US? There is a reason that Israel looked to US and domestic sources of aircraft - France began withholding materials and parts when they disagreed with Israel's policies.

The last thing that we need is the EU, by proxy of withholding parts, dictating our defense policy and commitments.

[Guillermo]

I don't know...that's why there is a bid process. To figure these things out.

My simple point is this...don't exclude a company for political reasons only.

People want to exclude Airbus simply because they hate the EU. I hate the EU as well, but I don't want to cut off my nose to spite my face either.

[rlmorel]

I agree completely. About as far as I am willing to go for ANY military device is Great Britain, and even then.

Well said.