One risk that I think gets overlooked but is important to note is the operational expenses in these projects. You've been quoted as saying:
After lengthy delays and significant cost increases, National Defence still has not completely estimated what it will cost to operate these helicopters. Nor has it put in place all the elements, such as personnel, needed to maintain them over the long term.
You said this is a cause for concern. In your opinion, what are the additional costs? Is this normal practice for the department, and why weren't these costs included? Again, do you see the same challenges with respect to this particular process, and also with the unique elements of the F-35, as you described?