The fact that the accord between the two governments and the subordinate agreement between General Dynamics and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries detailing the implementing arrangements are not currently in the public domain makes it difficult (if not impossible) to render a definitive "bottom-line" at this time.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | Submitted Testimony Of Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. Before A Hearing Of The US House Of Representatives Subcommittee On Commerce, Consumer Protection And Competitiveness On: The FS-X Agreement