The F-35 fighter is a stealth fighter jet being produced for the U.S. military by The Lockheed Martin corporation. Three variations of the single seat stealth fighter jet are being produced for the Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. By 2037 2,457 F-35’s will be delivered to the military and will fly until they retire from service in 2070. The research, development and construction of the F-35 will be the most expensive military weapons program in the history of the U.S. When the F-35 retires in 2070 analysts estimate that the cost of the program will have exceeded $1.5 trillion. Oppone…
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@9ZRSSZZRepublican6mos6MO
No, the f35 program needs to be evaluated, and new orders need to be realistic to the current needs. The current air fleet needs priority when it comes to spending.
@9TCHX55Libertarian9mos9MO
No, but require future weapons research be paid by the corporations with possible reimbursement after delivery.
@9RJB5TDLibertarian10mos10MO
No, but the government should enact a zero dollar budgeting system to keep large corporations in check from increasing costs unnecessarily
@9NF9B4MRepublican12mos12MO
Yes, but a less expensive alternative should be adopted. The US should maintain technological superiority and numerical parity in fighter aircraft with other nations, but bankrupting ourselves undermines our military strength.
@LucidLibertarianLibertarian 12mos12MO
Yes, until the nearly $2 trillion the DoD cannot account for is accounted for. Investigate and recover fraudulent use of DoD funds and use that to fund the F-35 and/or other technological improvements for military defense equipment
@9LTKCDTRepublican1yr1Y
No, the F-35 is a great substitute plane for every other fighter. Way too important compared to other military projects.
@9LH6C43Republican1yr1Y
No, they need to cut the production amount in half and use some of the money gained to continue research on stealth technology and other types of military vehicles.
@9L5S2WXLibertarian1yr1Y
No, but methods of reducing cost should be sought out, and older aircraft that are well maintained should not be retired and upgraded if possible instead.
@9JVYTVLRepublican1yr1Y
No, because other countries will continue to spend on their military. The best defense is a good offense.
@9HZ9KZ8Republican1yr1Y
No, even though it is not our most technologically advanced fighter it should still stay in production as it remains relevant and is useful.
@9GVHL74Republican2yrs2Y
The cost of making and upkeep is very high and studies have shown it to be infective compared to other military vehicles, but at the same time it's very strong on what it has to do
@9GT42YTLibertarian2yrs2Y
I think there can be other fighter jets produced that have some of the same abilities of the F-35 and are cheaper to make. This then allows for more to be made.
@9GRT437Republican2yrs2Y
No, but it should redistribute money within military funding so it's not an extreme burden on the rest of the country.
@9FRJ4JPLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, and create incentives to increase competition among private companies which contract to produce weapons and equipment for the military.
@9FP8R8PRepublican2yrs2Y
No but researching why it is so costly
@9FJWX8PRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, as the funds to produce these fighter planes to add to fully efficient fighter planes could benefit the project of upgrading to the 21st century Air Force One (2), which is projected to cost $4 billion
@9FHFT6GRepublican2yrs2Y
Don't cancel, just reduce
@84ZWD6LLibertarian 2yrs2Y
No, but the costs and contracts need to be reviewed to eliminate waste, and future projects need to be closely monitored to prevent the same mistakes from happening again
@MJStevens94Republican 2yrs2Y
No, I do not believe in canceling production of the F-35. But with that being said, there is misinformation on the F-35 and other projects that one deems wasteful and inefficient. I would rather talk to current military experts and people on military procurement on the F-35 than listen to people who may have an ax to grind or think modern military technology is stupid and, therefore, argue for vehicles or planes procured with outdated tech instead.
@MJStevens94Republican 2yrs2Y
No, I do not believe in canceling production of the F-35. But with that being said, there is misinformation on the F-35, and I would rather talk to current military experts and people on military procurement on the F-35 than listen to people who may have an ax to grind or think modern military technology is stupid and, therefore argue for vehicles or planes procured with outdated tech instead.
@9DDHQFDRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes that plane looks cool.
@9D84D5BRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, it was forced upon the military.
@9D726LMLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, and bring back the F-22 program
@9D6XQPMLibertarian 2yrs2Y
No, but only if they publish an itemized quarterly record of actual expenses.
@9D5Y385Republican2yrs2Y
No, and continue to let countries in the program manufacture parts to help there own economy
@9D4SDCBRepublican 2yrs2Y
Yes, at $1.5 Trillion! There is no way it cost that much. This is the fraud, waste, and abuse of the military budget that needs to end.
@8ZRSB5GRepublican3yrs3Y
The government should lessen the production of the F-35 fighter.
@8LGDZ99Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, more specialized aircraft are far more effective.
@9V8XXNPRepublican8mos8MO
If they can make a equally tolerable jet for cheaper then yes, but if its the best of the best then its kinda needed.
@9V6L684Libertarian8mos8MO
If it's for Israel no If it's for the Arab and Muslim countries that have the right to self defense against Israel then yeah
@9FCB642Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, there should be no government and thus this should be up to private companies
@9DD79J2Republican2yrs2Y
Not until a better and cheaper option is created.
@98P4P65Republican2yrs2Y
No, but be smarter about the amount being spent
@8Q8HGW7Libertarian4yrs4Y
Decrease amount of production
@9CCBZYDRepublican2yrs2Y
No, and the government is currently over-regulating production and transfer of military weapons
@9BWYHJYLibertarian2yrs2Y
I think we should stop until we can loser the price of the program.
@9BD9G9HRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, however, if this becomes too much of a finical issue the production should be stopped or put on hold.
@968433JRepublican3yrs3Y
there are already foreign countries with superior aircraft.
@967WW4TRepublican3yrs3Y
Need to know how much was spent & cost of breaking contracts
@967H8G8Republican3yrs3Y
as long as it not going to kill me
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but the budget needs to be audited to eliminate waste
@95ZQMMQLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, might as well complete it now
@95FL3C2Libertarian3yrs3Y
This issue is irrelevant
@95D9DY9Libertarian3yrs3Y
Uneducated about the topic
@946NBVSRepublican3yrs3Y
dont have a thought on this
@946G3HBRepublican3yrs3Y
To lower the amount that we make
@946BYB7Republican3yrs3Y
No, but the cost of the program should decrease.
@945PZ7GRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but work on putting a limit on costs.
@944WMKWLibertarian3yrs3Y
Government shouldnt be involved in the private sector
@944SQ7XLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but budget spending should have greater restrictions and cost to benefit analysis that can determine the need for such spending
@93WW549Republican3yrs3Y
No, the cost has gone down enough and capabilities become mature enough for it to be a worthwhile program
@93NYQGYRepublican3yrs3Y
If it helps defend us then keep making them.
@93GXYD8Republican3yrs3Y
No, but future projects should be carefully monitored to keep costs down.
@93GM2GNRepublican3yrs3Y
yes, if it is effective and no deemed obsolete
@92VF3L8Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, if the F-35 does not fulfill the needs of the military or there are better alternatives
@92NZC9NRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but reduce the amount of spending
@92NZD4ZRepublican3yrs3Y
The F-22 is a more stable and more economical choice.
@92N23HPLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, until we reduce our budget deficit
@92DY85LRepublican3yrs3Y
If they are necessary and are need and are properly funded it could be good to have hem but if they aren’t needed then no. I am unsure
@92BWFPTLibertarian3yrs3Y
The government should produce the best weapons available for our military
@929VRQDRepublican3yrs3Y
No, the F-35 is an excellent aircraft and will give the U.S. an edge against its opponents, however legacy fighters should still be fielded to fill roles the F-35 cannot
@EazamRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but steps should be taken to reduce the cost of the fighter.
@8ZPVN8ZRepublican3yrs3Y
It depends on the circumstance
@8ZPVJGWRepublican3yrs3Y
No, the F-35 is an excellent and extremely versatile aircraft
@8ZJTTB2Libertarian3yrs3Y
I don't think we should stop productions but I think we should only use them as a last resort..
@8ZFXD2NLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but lower spending for it.
@8ZF3SPXRepublican3yrs3Y
they should only produce some many then see if they should carry out with making more after more test flights and things.
@8Z97VF8Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, focus on the development of newer and more cost effective fighters
@8Z65FR9Republican3yrs3Y
No, but reduce the number of F35s
@8YY7Q7MRepublican3yrs3Y
yes and no; keep producing if there is a demand from US and its Allies, and stop if no longer needed.
@8YPLPBLRepublican3yrs3Y
Only if it is ineffective
@8YLS5GTRepublican3yrs3Y
yes, they are outdated. Use these for training and last resort and upgrade to something newer.
@8YJLNBLRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, we should research even more advanced and cheaper jets.
@8Y9THRCLibertarian3yrs3Y
No However the manufacturer needs to reimburse for cost overruns and delays
@84ZWD6LLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, but budget needs to be audited to eliminate waste
@8XFDHFQRepublican4yrs4Y
No, but renegotiate contract
@8XD4H57Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, but the government should not replace all roles with the F-35. Many legacy aircraft are cheaper to build and operate.
@8X883ZZRepublican4yrs4Y
Not as long as the system is delivered on time and meets all specifications. All government contracts should be audited regularly to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
@8X4GN2JLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, but we should also continue to create special purpose fighters.
@8X3BTW9Republican4yrs4Y
No, the F-35 fighter is intended to perform highly technological modern combat tasks against a near-peer threat such as China and Russia, both of whom are also developing their own fighters meant to conduct similar high-tech modern combat tasks. The F-35 is the first American fighter whose development has been in the era of the internet, as such much of the criticism against it is due to it's high cost while it's worth as a war-fighting aircraft is misunderstood or even outright ignored, partly due to the classified nature of it's technology. The F-35 should continue being produced as it has the potential to greatly ensure the air superiority of America and her allies.
@8WS2J4HRepublican4yrs4Y
They are already being produced so it would be a waste to stop production now
@8WHL5FGRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the F-35 is ineffective at protecting the US
@8W9LS56Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, however they need to find a way for the planes to last at least 90 years or cut the costs
@8W5PTR2Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, but reduce the number of planes so that the cost would not be so hefty.
@8VMW59NLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, We already put money into development we may as well use it.
@8VGHZVWLibertarian4yrs4Y
Would need more information to form a stance
@8V8PT6CRepublican4yrs4Y
yes, their could be other effective ways than a fighter jet.
@8TRH694Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, and keep modernizing the F-18 or make a cheap sucessor
@8TQDNB9Libertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, the government should cancel production, but it should be picked up by private sector
@8TQK9LSLibertarian4yrs4Y
Privatise the production of the F-35 fighter
@8TQ2NP2Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, and we should develop a 6th generation fighter rapidly to remain air superiority over China.
@8TP7GRGRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes and we should build more F-22
@8TLDMVPLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, this is a valuable resource, powerful military weapons are a necessary evil
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