The F35 has a lot of problems and it’s expensive. Portugal it’s one of the poorest countries in Europe. Why would they choose an experimental jet that has to have a large support crew who has to maintain it, which is most likely Western Yankee contractors to protect its IP.? When capitalism is all about the lowest common denominator, the lowest bidder would you think that they would want to buy jets from us now.
The F35 has a lot of problems and it’s expensive. Portugal it’s one of the poorest countries in Europe. Why would they choose an experimental jet that has to have a large support crew who has to maintain it, which is most likely Western Yankee contractors to protect its IP.? When capitalism is all about the lowest common denominator, the lowest bidder would you think that they would want to buy jets from us now.
It was never about getting the best plane for the best price, it was and still is about giving money to the ones that give you the most in return.