It seems the story is true: design flaws really do prohibit the F-35C from landing on an aircraft carrier. Which is, of course, its only reason for existing and so I tend to agree with the author's assertion that it likely should be cancelled in favor of not-quite-as-capable but far-cheaper variants of the F-18. And, you know, at least a few LockMart executives be introduced to sticky black substances and the contents of pillows, if you get my drift.