Originally Posted By: NickD90
Why is the government upgrading a 4th generation has-been? Don't get me wrong, it's been an amazing platform, but IMO...they need to be building 22's while keeping the export restrictions in place. Seems like a blatant Boeing money grab to me. Just my $0.02.



This is why.

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/34...m-9x-sidewinder