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Wouldn't it be faster and cheaper for Europe to buy F-35s?
there is only one reason which convinced Germany for the F35 - it is sole typeavailable for them for newer versioMy understanding is that Germany wants to develop a 6th Gen fighter together with France to replace the Eurofighter. Initially Germany was interested in a combination of F-18s and F-15EXs as a stopgap. They have since chosen the F-35. I assume mostly for compatibility with most other NATO countries.
You have admit, though, the F-15EX would have looked sweet with German crosses on it.
Because Germany is part of nuclear sharing program they simply have little or no other options.
Faster too?You have admit, though, the F-15EX would have looked sweet with German crosses on it.
If that requirement is dropped in the future they'll very likely try to sell them as fast as possible.
Another facet to this puzzle is generating or keeping skill sets in your home country. It's like choosing the A400 / C130J. If your country makes one, or part of one, the money might be better spent on that aircraft vice the other even if it's more expensive. It's not always a total cost factor, sometimes it's buying from the home team.Now that Germany, Britain and Europe are going full bore on military spending can we assume a replacement of the Eurofighter Typhoon will enter service before 2035? Wikipedia has its replacement entering service between 2035 and 2040.
Wouldn't it be faster and cheaper for Europe to buy F-35s?
Can you assure European leaders that they will get the upgrades and tech to make their F-35s operate the same as US ones do? The decision will probably be as much political as technical.
Canada isn't tier 1?Only UK and Australia are Tier 1 US technology transfer partners.
Everyone else gets degraded F-35s
Canada isn't tier 1?
Only UK and Australia are Tier 1 US technology transfer partners.
Everyone else gets degraded F-35s
Canada isn't tier 1?
Canada was a "level 3" partner several years ago. That may change as the new procurement is still being negotiated.
Only UK and Australia are Tier 1 US technology transfer partners.
Everyone else gets degraded F-35s
Canada isn't tier 1?
Canada was a "level 3" partner several years ago. That may change as the new procurement is still being negotiated.
Utter garbage!Only UK and Australia are Tier 1 US technology transfer partners.
Everyone else gets degraded F-35s
Utter garbage!
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Any partner nations are getting the 'full' F-35. Even FMS buyers are getting the same.
The only things in place that would come close to what you are suggesting are the following:
None of which specifically provide for any special treatment in terms of the F-35. In fact both the UK and Australian treaties specifically exempt the F-35 from consideration because of the separate multi-national status of the F-35 program.
- AUKUS Treaty
- United Kingdom / United States of America Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty
- Australia-U.S. Treaty on Defence Trade Cooperation
- Canadian Exemption under ITAR
- Five Eyes
Therefore, I once again call the statement that "Only UK and Australia are Tier 1 US technology transfer partners. Everyone else gets degraded F-35s" as utter garbage.