> We (HN) could be tricked, but certainly not foreign state analysts

You have a high opinion of state analysts. There have been notable failures in the last few decades, and it’s hard to believe they were all intentional failures.

They're professionals, they have been trained, they can access resources that we don't and they can brainstorm with other colleagues.

Statistically they're much less likely to be wrong than us. Now, I also understand that nobody is perfect.

.. until the civilians demand their politicians' heads roll in the aisles for having funded something the citizens aren't cool with.

We can't say, though, until the secrets are uncovered.

I doubt any civilians would care that much for a 6th-gen demonstrator, so that point is moot in this case.

.. especially in light of the failing infrastructure and underfunded schools in their area ..