You mentioned supply chain. Because of the increased market penetration in addition to the F-35s--for example take Haley Industries, which the VP for Magellan referred to in this committee, they do the sand castings for jet engines.... As a consequence of being part of the joint strike fighter manufacturing process, its product line is being introduced to companies and countries it may not previously have dealt with. So it stands to reason that Haley Industries may be invited to tender on future contracts in addition to the F-35. Is that a possibility? And not just this company, but other companies that traditionally haven't had the same international market that this project affords.
On October 19th, 2010. See this statement in context.