The “bullshit” might all start against in 8 years, 12 years etc… So it’s not just 4 years other countries have to deal with but the lifetime of the fleets they acquired yesteryears.
You forgot to mention the difference in maintenance costs. The F-35 is the most expensive fighter jet not only to acquire but also to maintain. It’s a money pit. It’s beautiful and 6th gen and all that’s grand. But it’s not good enough to justify the difference in prices.
Both are cheaper than F35… Do you have an access to the internet? The reason people were buying US planes is they thought the US walked the talk. They clearly don’t, so they won’t sell those anymore.
The “bullshit” might all start against in 8 years, 12 years etc… So it’s not just 4 years other countries have to deal with but the lifetime of the fleets they acquired yesteryears.
Too unreliable partner to trust. End of story.