fortunately, the A10 is a tough bird and will be around for a long time. The AF ought to be working now on a equally tough and very similar (and at least equally heavily gunned) replacement.

They need more 130Js and the problems need to fixed; and more C17s; and re-engining the C5s...

They just need, as you say, to get their act together and get in touch with their customer base...