The goal of the F-35 is to keep the lead in aircraft technology development. China can clone all the designs they want and build as many planes as they want but will need more then waves of planes to project power on the level of the United States.

Another fossilized dipshit. Can’t wait for more money wasted on space shuttle 2.0 the new scam and fear of the internet bill 3.0.

Actual article https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/magazine/jacob-frey-interview.html