anon45
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IIRC the UK is reviewing its F-35 numbers too. The UKG may cut orders by 1/3rd. And the PAK-FA is a very credible alternative for any would be customer of the F-35. Many have already said the PAF-KA will be on par if not more capable than the F-22 so it is already ahead of the flawed F-35.
Anyone whose said that literally doesn't know what they're talking about, as those who would be in a position to speak authoritatively are not allowed to speak, for both sides.
While facing initial troubles, these days the F-35 program is getting good news, at least for the US. We have our initial training squadron, and production is only going to ramp up. I should note that even if all the other partner countries cancelled their orders, the price for the F-35 in the US should not change appreciably (as we are ordering by far the most, and have already factored the costs of development in our prices).
As for the UK ordering the PAK-FA, that's a non-starter due to NATO requirements.