I never said that competition is bad. However, when one competitor can pass-off its cost and hide them through direct subsidies by virtue of being partially state-owned, then you have a problem.
If EADS is going to be allowed to bid for defense contracts, then we should open the process to Sukhoi, Antonov, Mil, Kamov, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki, Embraer, etc so as to provide EADS with more competition in such bids.
We should look for the best value.
I have no problem opening up the bid process to those who can do it and sustain it.
At the very least, it keeps US contractors more honest.