[TalonDJ]

What happens down the line when they refuse to provide us with planes because they don't approve of some other mission?

No problem. They are being built in Alabama. If Northrop's partner breaks the contract then they will just get someone else to supply them with parts.

[Cicero]

Well, obviously nobody knows the details except people on the inside. But if you have a major disruption in your supply chain just as you are going to war, it could be a serious matter. One month delay, six months, a year? Who knows? Days can be critical in such a situation.