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Lowest cost doesn't mean the most/best value.

The most expensive system can often be the best value.

A Chinese sytem, in my mind, wouldn't be "sustainable" because the chances we'll be at war with them are much higher than we'll be at war with the EU, for instance.

40 posted on 06/13/2005 6:23:05 AM PDT by Guillermo (42% of suicide bombers in Iraq are Saudi and Bush continues to lick their boots)

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.