Resetting the F-35 buy

Much of the recent commentary on the F-35 procurement misses a central point: exorbitant cost is not the only reason to reconsider the aircraft. Defence Minister Peter Mackay's December 2012 announcement of a "reset" on the F-35 acquisition has spurred plenty of debate on the $46-billion price tag for 65 aircraft over 42 years. What the conversation is missing, however, is the military-strategic elements.

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