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Another WASTE of taxpayer money.More garbage on the runway!
Short of promoting Boeings marketing attempts of pushing the F-15SE/G which is still one of the best planes ever produced and proven in real world operations! Nonetheless, newer advisories are about, yet not proven.
I am absolutely certain there are clear statistics on cost effectiveness and performance analysis regarding the F-16, 15, 18 and possibly enough on the 22 over the years, the manufactures and Government should make the statistics known so that a clear case for best solution can be made (and yes I am aware of the overall market dynamics).
I believe that for every set of Boeing F-15SE or G, MD F-18E/F/G, LM F-35 or combo which roles off production, about a 4-1 mix there should be a LM-F-22; this would make an exceptionally well rounded F/A solution.