The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

[Czech_pivo]

Pretty sure we are sticking with a significant numbers of F-35

MAS and Lockheed Martin Announce F-35 Sustainment Partnership in Quebec

Press Release + Noah Note

www.truenorthstrategicreview.ca

Yes, 40, so far.

 

[calculus]

Yes, 40, so far.

I think it's 30 - 16 initial order, plus long-lead items ordered for a further 14.

 

[armrdsoul77]

Do we know how many A.V. Roe Canada Saab Arrow II Gripens yet?

 

[ArmyRick]

Do we know how many A.V. Roe Canada Saab Arrow II Gripens yet?

Sarcasm, yes?

 

[armrdsoul77]

Sarcasm, yes?

If we could manufacture some of the parts in Canada for our domestically assembled fleet (including parts for other operators),get technology transfer/sharing that could be leveraged into partnering on a 6th generation manned/unmanned fighter/air combat system,buy enough airframes to have more frequent deployments to FOL's I think the Gripen could be used in the NORAD role. The per unit cost would obviously be higher(maybe it would be offset by the lower operating costs?).I don't think we have enough time before we need to start receiving airframes and there is an aircrew/technician shortage for the current single-type fighter fleet.

 

[ArmyRick]

If we could manufacture some of the parts in Canada for our domestically assembled fleet (including parts for other operators),get technology transfer/sharing that could be leveraged into partnering on a 6th generation manned/unmanned fighter/air combat system,buy enough airframes to have more frequent deployments to FOL's I think the Gripen could be used in the NORAD role. The per unit cost would obviously be higher(maybe it would be offset by the lower operating costs?).I don't think we have enough time before we need to start receiving airframes and there is an aircrew/technician shortage for the current single-type fighter fleet.

Have you been following the general opinion here? Gripen is way out of its league vs F35, to which we are already committed to. And we manufacture parts for it NOW.