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

[OldSolduer]

So not being an expert on fighters (Infantry so not really an expert on anything) what is THE BEST fighter jet currently available in the world, that we can access?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

So not being an expert on fighters (Infantry so not really an expert on anything) what is THE BEST fighter jet currently available in the world, that we can access?

What neighbourhood is your country and what do you want to do with your fighter force?

There is no one answer to that question.

 

[OldSolduer]

What neighbourhood is your country and what do you want to do with your fighter force?

There is no one answer to that question.

My thought is that we proceed with all 88 F 35s and perhaps option another 44.

 

[SupersonicMax]

So not being an expert on fighters (Infantry so not really an expert on anything) what is THE BEST fighter jet currently available in the world, that we can access?

It depends for what purposes. NORAD? F-15EX IMO. Exped? F-35A

 

[Kirkhill]

Brits still proceeding with AJAX

Introduced something new to me...

20 40 40

20% Survival Layer
40% Attritable/Reusable Layer
40% Consumable Layer


Survival Layer - Conventional Weapons (Challenger, Artillery, Attack Helicopters (Ajax))
Attritable/Reusable Layer - High End Surveillance, Reconnaissance Drones, AI Enabled
Consumable Layer - Loitering Munitions, Kamikaze Drones

Presumably that is the budget effort.

Next iteration will be

How many 300,000 USD cruise missiles will be bought?

How many 3,000,000 USD recoverable Valkyries will be bought?

How many 30,000,000 reusable CCAs will be bought?

How many 300,000,000 Gen 6s like GCAP will be bought?

Do these two thoughts marry up?

As in

20% Survivable equivalent to 6th Gen fighters

40% Attritable/Reusable equivalent to CCAs in the 3 to 30 MUSD range

40% Consumables equivalent to cruise missiles and other smart munitions.

Presumably the MQ-9B slots into the Attritable/Reusable category as a high end surveillance and recce device.

But what is one to make of the PQ8?

Or satellites?

There is so much cross-pollination going on just now it is difficult to see how any rules can be anythung more than guidelines.

 

[YZT580]

It depends for what purposes. NORAD? F-15EX IMO. Exped? F-35A

the go-to substitute seems to be the Raphael. How would it compare for a NORAD role? Is it compatible and does it have the legs for northern dispersal? And finally, would it work for maintenance and service in an austere environment?

 

[Kirkhill]

the go-to substitute seems to be the Raphael. How would it compare for a NORAD role? Is it compatible and does it have the legs for northern dispersal? And finally, would it work for maintenance and service in an austere environment?

Typhoon is still making sales

Eurofighter Typhoon procurement - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Germany orders 20 new Eurofighters to strengthen air superiority

Germany is strengthening its defence capabilities with the purchase of 20 new Eurofighters.

www.airbus.com

https://www.eurofighter.com/news/eurofighter-welcomes-tuerkiye-as-new-partner-with-order-for-20-typhoon-jets

 

[Swampbuggy]

That's the downside of having lots of Toronto Maple Leafs fans in decision making positions.

Patiently waiting to hear if there’s an upside….?

 

[KevinB]

Patiently waiting to hear if there’s an upside….?

Solid Golf game?