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That seems like a really bad decision. Europe should reduce its ability to be controlled by the US. Yes the Trump admin is only one administration - but it has
by SilverElfin 9mo ago
That seems like a really bad decision. Europe should reduce its ability to be controlled by the US. Yes the Trump admin is only one administration - but it has shown an interest in permanently ruling America. The risk is too great.
I do think there is validity to abandoning their current project. The person in the article who asks whether they would really need a manned fighter in the future is perhaps right given it may be 20 years before a new jet is in operation. But I feel like they should focus on an existing fighter like the Gripen and on drones instead of giving more money and control to America.
- nradov 9mo agoThe Gripen is fine for defensive missions but it's not even remotely close to the F-35A for offensive strikes. The Gripen has shorter range, less survivability, weaker sensors, and isn't certified for the NATO nuclear weapon sharing program. Nor are there any drones capable of carrying out complex, long-range offensive strike missions in contested airspace: maybe in 10 years but not today.
- panick21_ 9mo ago10 years is optimsitic if you look at modern development programs. Who is developing this amazing next generation drone that will solve all these problems. Nobody in Europe is currently, and that means it wont exist in 10 years.