[Kurt_Hectic]

The fighter purchase should be based on operational requirements only, but I doubt that the other competitors; the sweedish JAS Grippen and the Eurofighter has the same technological future as the JSF.

[in hoc signo vinces]

And you would be correct...but I am sure "Pukin Dog" will be on this thread to tell you otherwise and then how right he is...

[Red Badger]

Why do we want to sell the latest technology to a future Muslim nation?........

[Arkinsaw]

Statement 1:
" I hope that going forward with this decision will be seen as not just an economic issue, but also one of critical strategic importance."

Statement 2:
Barth Eide told Aftenposten on Tuesday that Norway will prioritize its operational needs, the price of the jets and the quality, along with the opportunities Norwegian industry stand to get from the program.

A lot more economic issue in statement 2 than was mentioned in statement 1.

[Red6]

The others simply lost, now they cry that it's only because of politics or blame their failure on anything except the fact that the platform competing with the JSF is less capable, more expensive (In the EF case), harder to logistically sustain and and and. JSF will be the next F16. Everyone knows it. What you have now is sour grapes by those who lost.

[Sisku Hanne]

The F-35 was on display at Andrews AFB open house last weekend. It's designed to be very cost-efficient, with standardized components. I think there's 9 countries who are going to be using it, at least so far.