We did a down-select comparing the French Rafale, the Eurofighter, the Swedish JAS Gripen, and the F-35. On all of the criteria, the F-35 came out as the best. As the state secretary said when it comes to fifth-generation, we see that the nations with the ambition and the money build fifth-generation. That's what China does. That's what Russia does.
One of the biggest threats to fighters is the new surface-to-air missiles. They have an enormous capacity. That is also why the sensor capability of the F-35 is essential, as is the stealth capacity. In all of the operational tests we've done, the F-35 comes out as the best. When we invest, the procurement costs will be approximately $10 billion U.S.
Go for the best. As the state secretary said, we're planning for the next 40 years, so why buy an old Chevrolet when you can buy the newest?