[dammage79]

Lockheed/Martin aren't stupid. I am more than certain during the development of the aircraft they are/will make this fully NATO compliant. Too risky of a venture to completely change the game and have one jet with a totally different weapons cache, fuel administration system along with other differences. But does that make it an even more expensive plane to purchase? Not sure, especially if potential buyers think that should be a primary requirement of an aircraft.

I do like the argument about Stealth capability though. More of a marketing gimmick than an actual application. Especially when it comes to the new Quantum Radar systems being developed. Is there any info on how to make a plane stealth to this new technology?

If not, then I would contend that having stealth capability is a rather overvalued qualification for a purchase of a fighter aircraft.

In which case having a faster, more maneuverable aircraft would trump stealth tech.. Until it gets completely star trek with full on cloaking systems that can eliminate heat signatures, stealth is still in its infancy. Maybe an uneducated opinion but one that makes sense to me.