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  • NOT_RICK@lemmy.world
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    14 天前

    Sure, but those domestic manufacturers are going to need to work on developing actual stealth airframes if they want any business

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      14 天前

      Thats true, that right now eu doesn’t have its own stealth fighter, but I dont think a few dozens of f35 is gonna make that much of a difference, I think we need more of cheaper planes that are easily replaceable

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        14 天前

        I think we need more of cheaper planes that are easily replaceable

        Doesn’t Europe have a good number of airframes that fit that need? Rafales, Eurofighters, Gripens come to mind. F18’s too, but I recognize those aren’t domestic.

        I look at these F35’s as a the current best solution for SEAD and air dominance roles in a potential conflict. Once that’s taken care of these other less capable platforms could play their part.