President Obama has threatened a veto on both programs.

I’m of a mixed mind on the programs.

While it is clear that the F-22 is overpriced, and does not address foreseeable threats, the F136 alternate engine for the JSF seems like a good idea.

The P&W F100/GE F110 engine competition saved a lot of money, and produced more reliable engines.

What’s more, the F136 seems to have more growth potential than the F135, and this is needed, particularly for the STOVL F-35B.

Additionally, the funds to continue F136 development are about the cost of procuring just 2 more F-22s.