Of particular concern to the signatories was the absence from the Administration's internal deliberations of a rigorous competitiveness assessment.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The US-Japan FS-X Fighter Agreement: Assessing The Stakes

In light of these considerations, there is an obvious need for a rapid assessment of the long-term implications of the project on the competitiveness of the U.S. aerospace industry.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The US-Japan FS-X Fighter Agreement: Assessing The Stakes