(08-09-2023, 10:21 AM)727Sky Wrote: to keep their secret programs going full steam ahead.
^^^ This has always said it all in my mind to the extent I've never considered any other reason.
However, what you said about advanced aircraft is also an interesting theory. That does have the potential to increase the cost of even things like washers if your including R&D in the cost.
But of course, there's always the potential of both being in play to such a great extent that we now have to spend exorbitant fees on things the rest of us spend pennies on. I agree with you that it's likely this later.
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