More reasons not to buy the F35

Dargo · 03-12-25, 03:20 PM

Europe has the jets, so Germany go French and buy only European.

Eichhörnchen · 03-14-25, 10:50 AM

https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/1...al-f-35-plans/

There's going to be no autonomy when operating these - if they can be switched off at the precocious whim of a man-child, who's going to want them?

Jimbuna · 03-14-25, 10:54 AM

Good point but try telling that to Two Tier Keir.

mapuc · 03-14-25, 11:14 AM

No doubt the Swedish fighter jet is a better choice

Markus

Dargo · 03-15-25, 08:19 AM

After Portugal, Canada now wants to get rid of US F-35 fighter jets. Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair announced a few hours after his reappointment to Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet that the country is looking for other options. Canada has an order outstanding for F-35s worth some $19 billion. A majority of Canadians want to get rid of this, as the southern neighbour has proved to be a highly unreliable partner. In total, Canada has ordered 88 fighter jets, 16 of which have already been paid for. According to Blair, Canada is now looking at supplementing the rest of the fleet with aircraft of European make, such as the Swedish Saab Gripen. On Friday, Portugal preceded Canada in saying it no longer wants the F35, formerly known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Portugal's defence minister gave the unpredictable behaviour of US President Trump as the reason.

Jimbuna · 03-15-25, 08:38 AM

I suspect others will follow but that begs the question, Does Two Tier Keir have the balls to fo;;ow as well?

Dargo · 03-15-25, 08:43 AM

The Dutch will not follow, but then we are too much involved in this aircraft economical and basically a US air force in Europe.

03-14-25, 10:50 AM	#2
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,488 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Portugal drops the F35 https://theaviationist.com/2025/03/1...al-f-35-plans/ There's going to be no autonomy when operating these - if they can be switched off at the precocious whim of a man-child, who's going to want them? __________________

03-14-25, 10:54 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,142 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good point but try telling that to Two Tier Keir. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-14-25, 11:14 AM	#4
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,584 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	No doubt the Swedish fighter jet is a better choice Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

03-15-25, 08:38 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,142 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I suspect others will follow but that begs the question, Does Two Tier Keir have the balls to fo;;ow as well? __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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