I have always been of the opinion that the F-22 development was planned in relation to Alternative V having taken placed. They probably predicted that the aftermath would not make other nations that survived very happy neighbors. So they created their own ace in the hole. Whether as a deterrence or a show of force or both is possible.
I must also say that I do find the expense and space used on the TSF frame for stealth capabilities against other TSFs could have been better used on Anti-BETA detection / armor capacity.
I would assume that post MLA alternative IV, they would be heavily criticized for that policy.
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Originally Posted by Wild Goose
All things considered, as a whole, Muv-Luv has one of the kinder portrayals of Americans: pragmatists who will shoot the dog if they have to - but at the same time, decent people who try their best to do the right thing.
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I agree with this point. Even if the commanders are concerned with the politics of the situation, the pilot on the ground only cares for getting shit done.