Though the tide of sentiment is against manned aircraft, there is an argument favoring them.
Taking a stand in favor of an unpopular weapon system is dangerous. It’s even more dangerous when that stand opposes the perspective of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, here is the tightrope to walk. Can one advocate for the procurement of the F-35 for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps while still being fully on board with the DOGE objective of cutting ineffective defense programs?
The F-35 Is a Multi-Role Fighter Here Today
Yet, building military capability is always a balancing exercise. As the DOGE initiative moves forward, it will undoubtedly learn this aspect of the Defense Department’s budget. The F-35 is a multi-role capability that is here today. It is stealthy and…
