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

[KevinB]

I have said it before, reinvent the Skyraider if you want to kill drones

AC-130 with a slew of GAU-19 turrets slaved to some sort of AD Radar and STC aiming setup.

 

[Quirky]

How are we feeling about this new development? I am by no means an expert and am all for purchasing what we originally committed to, but perhaps having a couple alternative airframes for a split fleet isn't all that of a terrible idea?

Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

A sale would mark a significant policy shift, potentially altering the military balance in the Middle East.

www.reuters.com

Arab nations with these expensive aircraft are not serious threats. Having an F1 car doesn't mean you'll set F1 lap times.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Anyone able to post this article which is behind a paywall?

Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada

Building the aircraft in Canada would create 3,000 jobs

www.theglobeandmail.com

 

[HavokFour]

Anyone able to post this article which is behind a paywall?

Sweden’s Saab offers to build entire GlobalEye military surveillance plane in Canada

Building the aircraft in Canada would create 3,000 jobs

www.theglobeandmail.com

Here you go.

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[QV]

FTFY

No way. This problem is wholly owned by the Trudeau decade of dithering and dilettante and now followed by Carney's "review". Entirely the makings of Canada's natural governing party.

 

[The Bread Guy]

First push back on the Gripen's is finally being brought into the light.

F-35 defenders launch counterattack against Swedish fighter jet proposal​

A dozen former high-ranking air force officers sent letter backing F-35 purchase​

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f-35-canada-sweden-saab-9.6982139

...

Not working yet, but it's still (to some, anyway) early days in rejigging the "buying jets" regime.

Canada ‘interested’ in Swedish firm Saab’s Gripen fighter jets, Joly says - National | Globalnews.ca

Canada did not get enough industrial benefit out of its F-35 deal with U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said.

globalnews.ca

 

[Kirkhill]

I have said it before, reinvent the Skyraider if you want to kill drones

We bought the Swiss Pilatus PC-21 as a trainer instead of the Tucano.

 

[Nvlgzr]

First push back on the Gripen's is finally being brought into the light.

F-35 defenders launch counterattack against Swedish fighter jet proposal​

A dozen former high-ranking air force officers sent letter backing F-35 purchase​

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/f-35-canada-sweden-saab-9.6982139

"...a dozen former high-ranking officers of the Royal Canadian Air Force sent a letter to the federal government to reiterate the benefits of acquiring a full fleet of F-35s to meet Canada's military needs"

The letter, which has not yet been made public, was sent Monday to key government decision-makers involved in the fighter jet file, including the office of Prime Minister Mark Carney. "..... include Tom Lawson, who was chief of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces from 2012 to 2015." In an interview with CBC News, he refused to comment on the letter, but raised questions about plans to purchase Gripen fighter jets.

Another Lockheed schill speaking out. Seems Lockheed is seriously worried about losing a lucrative contract.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

We bought the Swiss Pilatus PC-21 as a trainer instead of the Tucano.

While its not normally armed, the Pilatus PC-21 has five hardpoints for the provision of weapons systems.

 

[markppcli]

Another Lockheed schill speaking out. Seems Lockheed is seriously worried about losing a lucrative contract.

Ah yes those sneaky Lockheed schills, unlike the upright bastions of truth employed by Saab.

 

[Rainbow1910]

The dastardly and evil Lockheed Martin shills versus the courageous and righteous Saab defence industry lobbyists.