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Old 22nd Feb 2022, 17:04
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Originally Posted by Navaleye
Last I heard they are going in 2025. They could easily be extended if needed. Why not give some to Ireland to plug their air defence gap?
Because, if the MoD is to be believed, we are not scrapping these Typhoons for cost reasons but because they are no longer sustainable as viable combat aircraft.

I know, I don't believe that either.
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