Re:Pierre Sprey on the F-35 [video]
by buro9 on Tuesday June 17, 2014 @04:39PM
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Absolutely, because the US Govt (and other governments) have the companies in question consult in helping to shape the requirements of this type of service.
Simply: Lockheed define narrow criteria that only Lockheed can win and then lobby enough to ensure those criteria are applied.
Re:Pierre Sprey on the F-35 [video]
by branchan on Tuesday June 17, 2014 @04:59PM
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You sure it's not because of the fact that it's a joint strike fighter and LM has to create one aircraft that is able to accommodate the requirements of each branch of the military?
Simply: Lockheed define narrow criteria that only Lockheed can win and then lobby enough to ensure those criteria are applied.