In the discussion of buying the F-35, many controversial issues have presented themselves. This plane should not be purchased due to its crippling cost, potential risk to pilots who are flying this plane, and the availability to repurposing this money into needed programs such as infrastructure. On one hand, Lockheed Martin argues that as the expenditure increases, so does the performance in which in necessary for modern day combat. On the other hand, some experts believe that this plane should not be bought due to the staggering amount of money, which could be spent elsewhere, such as the escalating conflicts at home and abroad. Others even maintain the view that less aircraft should be purchased. Although great points from all, only one may be chosen. This will decide the future of aeronautics and defence forever.
The United States defence budget has been bigger than it has even been, matching the same budget as the next 5 countries combined. As Jon Huntsman likes to put it “If we can't find cuts in the defense budget, we're not looking carefully enough” (BrainyQuote.com). This expenditure …show more content…
Repurposing could be used to build infrastructure, decrease poverty, and decrease tensions between nations. However, there have been multiple studies that have shown that a decrease in military spending could increase global cooperation and safety. The possibility of safety between countries seems like the safest and easiest way of spending less money for the same effect. According to American Society of Civil Engineers“the nation's overall infrastructure a grade of D+”(https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/). This shows that not only the F-35 is too expensive, but we have readily available money invested in this project that we can put to good use. Although many conflicts may arise if this plane is decommissioned, it should be for the good of the
The United States defence budget has been bigger than it has even been, matching the same budget as the next 5 countries combined. As Jon Huntsman likes to put it “If we can't find cuts in the defense budget, we're not looking carefully enough” (BrainyQuote.com). This expenditure …show more content…
Repurposing could be used to build infrastructure, decrease poverty, and decrease tensions between nations. However, there have been multiple studies that have shown that a decrease in military spending could increase global cooperation and safety. The possibility of safety between countries seems like the safest and easiest way of spending less money for the same effect. According to American Society of Civil Engineers“the nation's overall infrastructure a grade of D+”(https://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/). This shows that not only the F-35 is too expensive, but we have readily available money invested in this project that we can put to good use. Although many conflicts may arise if this plane is decommissioned, it should be for the good of the