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While I agree that the acquisition and procurement process is extremely outdated and inefficient, who else on the planet is going to defeat the U.S. in an air war? There simply aren't any foreseeable opponents who have the aircraft, technology, training, or operational experience to pull that off. The F-22 and F-35 in tandem will easily be able to defeat any opponent put up against them at this time. Other nations are racing to catch up, but the results haven't been very good so far.

While I agree that the acquisition and procurement process is extremely outdated and inefficient, who else on the planet is going to defeat the U.S. in an air war?

Lobbyists ALWAYS sell the latest, greatest, fastest, shiniest, bull$hit! But, Congress always seems to forget that a great, skilled pilot, even in a mediocre aircraft, will ALWAYS beat the latest, greatest, shiniest, etc...!

We often forget that the F4-Phantom (basically a flying school bus) was designed and built in the early 1950's, but was able to splash 107, smaller, faster, newer Mig jets during Vietnam! Give me a good, well trained pilot in a steadfast, reliable, 20 year old aircraft, and I will give you one of the deadliest weapons on earth!

F-35 is a joke on tax payers.

Perhaps see what sukhois are capable of.

You’re greatly underestimating the enemy.