[DennisR]

Is it a good idea to have a foreign country deeply involved in a major defense project? My opinion is “No.” That is why, to me, it was a foolish - nay, very foolish - decision to give it to a partnership with EADS involved.

[60Gunner]

Is it a good idea to have a foreign country deeply involved in a major defense project? My opinion is “No.” That is why, to me, it was a foolish - nay, very foolish - decision to give it to a partnership with EADS involved.

Okay. What about the Marine Corps' AV-8 Harrier? Or the Navy's Goshawk trainer? Is not British Aerospace or the former Hawker-Siddely involved with EADS?