Originally Posted by
Jackonicko
The UAE rated the Wedgetail behind both the E-2D and the Saab Globaleye (which they selected).
Surely we should at least have had a competition, with a proper analysis of the alternatives?
Probably more to do with most of the mission modes not being available to non 5 Eyes customers that are to the Aussies and Brits. Plus, the Aussies have been developing system integration for ages now. Knowledge we may be able to share.
If I had to do 15+ hour missions, I know what footprint I would want to do it in. And it's not the Saab.