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In reply to the discussion: So, what should replace the F-35? [View all]Recursion
(56,582 posts)29. We're *still building* LCACs, and you expect the F-35 to be scrapped?
That's one of the big problem with acquisitions: we have no exit strategy.
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Conservatives claim that leaving the money with the public creates more growth and jobs
Kolesar
Feb 2013
#2
Nothing. The JSF is not the problem, it is a symptom. Few people can really grasp just how
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#5
Buying overpriced hardware built by incompetent numbnuts won't help fix that problem.
bemildred
Feb 2013
#51
If you can get out of the absurd mindset that has been fostered, you would also consider
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#52
The next gen of air superiority and ground attack will be remotely piloted vehicles.
leveymg
Feb 2013
#6
Actually, human lag time is worse. Pilots take longer than automonous drones in decision-making
Ikonoklast
Feb 2013
#56
How would the Su-30 and Mig-29 do against the Patriot missile -- which is an autonomous drone?
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#61
The patriot is not a drone. A drone is a weapons platform, not a weapon. A patriot is a weapon. nt
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#74
A drone is any unmanned vehicle under its own guidance and optionally remote guidance
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#76
I disagree. Even with the rapid communication links we have now, a pilot is quicker.
Gorp
Feb 2013
#46
The drones will rapidly become autonomous -- there is no need for a pilot on the ground
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#55
I dont know how rapidly we will be able to build the following AI into a drone...
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#58
And that is easier said than done in terms of identifying what is an enemy target at that range.
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#71
That's a good point. Even in chess there are a limited amount of possible moves.
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#73
And that's before the subjectives like rules of engagement and other shades of gray
Posteritatis
Feb 2013
#75
Yeah, that is another reason not to implement artificially intelligent killing machines...
stevenleser
Feb 2013
#70
Reforestation would sequester the CO2 as would algae growth from dumping iron powder into the sea
Kolesar
Feb 2013
#25
Yes, it is probably too late and too costly to salvage the Air Force and Navy versions
FarCenter
Feb 2013
#24
Well said, but with one minor correction. For the cost of the F-35, it would be WAY more than 140K.
Gorp
Feb 2013
#47
As an act of patriotism I'll offer my '93 Toyota pickup and put on fresh duct tape.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2013
#34
More F-15s. They're proven, highly effective, reliable, and relatively inexpensive.
Gorp
Feb 2013
#41