The goal of the interim fighter capability project and the investment we're making not only in new aircraft—the Australian planes—but in our own fleet is to ensure they are operable and highly operable and functional until the future fighter program comes into effect. The future fighter program is moving as quickly as is possible. As I've said, we've met every milestone for it. Our focus is the future fighter.
On December 3rd, 2018. See this statement in context.