Dempsey Backs Off On F-35 Cost Criticism; Speaks Of Budget Juggle -- Aol Defense
WASHINGTON: The nation's top military officer today insisted he did not oppose the expensive and controversial F-35, on which three of the four services he leads depend on for their future air capabilities.
Asked about his recent congressional testimony that the nation "might not be able to afford" the three F-35 variants, Army Gen. Martin Dempsey said: "I didn't have a cross hair on the F-35. I would have said the same thing about the ground combat vehicle," he said, referring to the Army's top procurement priority. The chairman clearly wanted to clear the air.
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