The QDR-USAF-DOD Disception

F-35-Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter: B-Variant testing. (From Aviation Spectator)

From ELP Defens(c)e Blog:

With the leak (?) of a weak “final” draft (PDF) on the quadrennial defense review (QDR), the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Department of Defense (DOD) have a big problem with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

That problem extends to the cancellation of the F-22.

The graphic below from the QDR draft shows that it disagrees with not only the USAF road map for the F-35 but also Mr. Gates unjustified cancellation of the F-22. Gates decision to cancel the F-22 was never based on sound evidence.

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My Comment: A spot on analysis from ELP Defens(c)e Blog.

On a side note, one of my better contacts in the Canadian Ministry of Defense has hinted to me that even though Canada is a partner in the JSF program, it may backtrack on their commitment to buy a certain number of F-35s (60 to 65), and focus more on the Super Hornets.
Hmmm .... one more nail into the F-35 program.