Americans, if I tell you that my country will buy 35 F-35 aircraft from you and that we will pay you about 6.5 billion dollars, is good for you?

[Alexandrubaschet08]

[FoxnEagle]

Only if you're Polish :D
At this point, Poland is going to be the major hub for anything we (USA) do over there because they've already purchased so much of our equipment and built the infrastructure to support them.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

What a surprise that I am not Polish.
In fact, Romania is buying these planes for the largest air base in Romania and Europe (Mihail Cogalniceanu Air Base in Constanta).
Although we should compete in terms of acquisitions with Poland for our own good and that of the alliance, maybe even surpass it due to our positioning, I consider it a much higher priority.

[exitseven]

An F-25 costs 100 million dollars so 35X 100,000,000 = 3,500000000 so the numbers work. However it depends on who the country is. Israel or Great Britsin its okay. Iran not good.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

Is Romania, my country

[exitseven]

Does Romania hate America?

[Alexandrubaschet08]

No, we are actualy in love with it, we want more soldgers from USA, more music, less visa, more movies, more porn, more English (US English, not UK), MORE MONEY MORE USA.
IF USA ANEX MY COUNTRY I WILL GLADLY SING USA ANTHEM!

[Anonymous]

Up to you but buying a us jet means you have to adhere to American foreign policy. It's like owning a john deer tractor, you bought it but don't own it

[Miristheiss]

Well, it is good for the company that builds F-35's, Lockeed Martin. Is it good for the USA, in and of itself? Probably not.

It isn't good if you are Russia, N. Korea, Iran, China. Of course the USA wouldn't sell to those countries.

[Syntosi]

Not really. The F-35 is an important strategic advantage that is only given out to the nearest allies to USA. Its not about the money.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

True, but we at last pay and don't ask for charity (been a NATO ally).
I just want to point out that we want to stay close to you, to support you if you support us.
And also to point out the substantial amount that you will collect (9 more countries to make such purchases from you or your partners and you will remove your donation from Ukraine of 60 billion).
The efficiency and quality of your arsenal is exposed and is an elite one, this attracts potential customers.

[Syntosi]

Again, the F-35 is not for sale in the first place. There is too much top secret research in them to give them away to someone who is not already a close military partner. No country they already can't buy them will be allowed in the near future. Its not about the money, its about national security.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

1. I am a NATO ally
2. These planes will not be purchased as already built, and they are in the US stockpile. They will be produced in the US by the US for my country, which is paying for this order. 6.5 billion dollars.
3. F-35 planes are available on the international market and 100% for trusted partners, especially NATO countries (+/- a few exceptions)

[Syntosi]

Nope. The F35 is not available based on NATO membership. It is available to countries that USA considers trustworthy enough. If you can't buy them then you can't buy them.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

Here’s the list of European countries that have purchased F-35 fighter jets, with the year of order or acquisition included, translated into English:
Norway – Norway was among the first European countries to order the F-35, with an initial order placed in 2008. Norway began operational deployment of its F-35 squadrons in 2017.
United Kingdom – The United Kingdom, a principal partner in the F-35 program, ordered F-35B (the short takeoff and vertical landing variant) for use on aircraft carriers. The UK placed its first order in 2001 and began integrating the F-35 into the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy in 2013.
Italy – Italy placed its first order for the F-35 in 2008, procuring both the F-35A for the Air Force and the F-35B for the Italian Navy. Italy has also contributed to manufacturing parts of the F-35 and began operational use in 2015.
Netherlands – The Netherlands ordered the F-35A in 2013 to replace its aging F-16 fleet. The first jets were delivered in 2019, and they are now in active service with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
Denmark – Denmark signed a contract for F-35A in 2016, and its first units were delivered in 2023.
Belgium – Belgium signed a deal to purchase F-35As in 2018, aiming to replace its F-16s. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the coming years, with the first jets expected to arrive by 2025.
Poland – Poland ordered the F-35A in 2020 as part of its air force modernization efforts. The first deliveries are expected around 2024.
Finland – Finland decided in 2021 to purchase the F-35A to replace its F/A-18 Hornets, with deliveries slated to begin in 2026.
Germany – Germany placed an order for F-35s in 2022 to replace its Tornado aircraft. Initial deliveries are anticipated in the coming years, possibly beginning around 2026.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

F-35 is for sell.
Any equipment that is made publicly is for sell.
Only top secret equipment's can't be for sell, till they are made publicly.

[Syntosi]

That is not how that works at all.

[Alexandrubaschet08]

at last for the moment more then 9 nation had buy this airplanes and you still say it can't be buy?
Why and how come so?

[CaptainSmartass]

You could get a better deal at Walmart.

Simples...

[In_Trance]

Um... you realize that "Americans"don't make the planes nor make the money from the sale of the planes right?

[Alexandrubaschet08]

In USA in the one and only factory of this aircrafts you do get money.

[In_Trance]

But factories don't give the money back

[Alexandrubaschet08]

Manufacturer (Lockheed Martin) and Subcontractors: A substantial portion of the payment goes to Lockheed Martin, the primary contractor responsible for producing the F-35. This includes not only the direct costs of manufacturing each aircraft but also the costs of research, development, and operational support. Numerous subcontractors that supply parts (like engines from Pratt & Whitney) also receive funds.

U. S. Government and Defense Contractors: The U. S. government itself gets a portion, primarily through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) fees. The U. S. Department of Defense oversees these transactions to ensure they align with U. S. strategic interests and manages the export process, often collecting fees to cover administrative costs and security protocols.

[In_Trance]

That's less than.04% of the American population. You logic is flawed. And so are your Google skills

[Alexandrubaschet08]

You realize that no country buys in such a quantity that you have percentages in the tens.
Russia, China and India, possible customers, are actually your enemies, they would be the only ones who could buy to the extent that they could create the desired percentage for you.
But those 6 billion still remain in the US system, so they belong to the government.

[In_Trance]

You're making yourself look more stupid by the response.
Look at what you just said. Belongs to the government.
Look at my very first response...

Let's just stop this isn't going well for you

[Alexandrubaschet08]

Dud you are the only fool, all the money that are in a country belong to that governament and economy. Especialy dollar who belong to USA even outside of the country.

[In_Trance]

Again... you're making yourself look like a fkn idiot.
Stfu before it gets worse.
And use spell check ffs

[Alexandrubaschet08]

man stop serving Putin, is clear that you don't know economy

[In_Trance]

You could have just told everyone you're a dumbass in your question

[Alexandrubaschet08]

you are the only one i see.

[NathanDavis]

you ain't paying it... and we're not getting paid either...

it's the top 0.00001% just trading their own assets, lol

[Alexandrubaschet08]

When you wrote this comment did you assume I am Ukrainian?
+ payment is made from my national budget
We want to buy about 42 aircraft

[NathanDavis]

I did assume that you're not BlackRock

and you aren't them

[Alexandrubaschet08]

II am a NATO member and this investment represents the very 2% of investment for the alliance.
All this money will go to your budget Americans. Don't you enjoy this collaboration?

[NathanDavis]

neither of us are millionaires... it does not benefit at all

[Alexandrubaschet08]

Create more security for my country and military evolution will you USA get some extra money ( i know you guys complain for trowing money out of the country). But there are many other who give you as well, like mine 6,5 billion dollars :)

[NathanDavis]

okay... I promise you, I will appreciate your billions of dollars and I will have a great Sunday tomorrow, somewhere down the Adriatic...

thank you for your purchase

[Alexandrubaschet08]

I'm glad I made you happy and I hope you have a nice holiday.
NOW SEND THOSE PLANES FASTER AND TAKE THE MONEY!
We need to militarize as urgently as possible.
I hope we can send you a few more billions and that you can offer us other equipment. I would hope that my country would buy some more Abraham tanks as well.