In the comments of the head of the air force and the deputy minister at the public accounts committee just a couple of weeks ago, clearly they say that this is the capability that's required. I think most seasoned defence analysts would agree with that view.
We have gone to the United States—to Congress and various administrations—saying that we are serious about national defence and we are buying this capability, and there's delay now. Clearly there are political considerations having to do with the Trump administration and what they have said, but clearly this capability is absolutely vital for basic national security going forward.
