Singapore selects F-15T over Rafale

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I understand what capitalism is TLAM.

Having two good products doubles the chances of a sale.

That is simply not correct. Are you saying that Europe is offering both the EF and the Rafael? That's flat out wrong. A group of European nations is offering the EF and France is offering the Rafael. Which means seperate development costs and less unit buys, both domestic and foreign. And they both are going to/already have loose. They are 10 years too late and tens of millions of dollars too expensive in reinventing the wheel and trying to sell it. Let alone two different versions.

Originally Posted by Aviation Week and Space Technology, by Bill Dane

The Rafale is likely to be Dassault's final go-it-alone fighter. The French manufacturer has held preliminary talks with BAE Systems regarding future tactical requirements, and more recently signed an agreement with EADS that may result in the joint development of a replacement for the Rafale, Typhoon and Saab/BAE Systems JAS 39 Gripen. Collaborative studies will determine whether the design will be a manned or unmanned platform. Dassault would be the prime contractor for a manned or unmanned combat vehicle, whereas EADS would be the prime should the parties elect to collaborate on strategic reconnaissance UAVs.

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