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ORAC
A thread on spending towards the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and whether the UK should persevere.
This thread is partly in response to an article by RUSI. Be sure to read this article, we're on the same side, and challenging / Red Teaming thoughts are what drives a better outcome. I do recommend following the author @Justin_Br0nk as well.
Debate is good. There are two flaws in the article's argument that I would challenge:
1️⃣ The spend;
2️⃣ Throwing in the towel.….
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1...641198081.html
The author makes a good point on including spend on "tempest related programs". However, I would argue that including spend on 4.5/5th gen aircraft sensors and ASE etc is a bit of a stretch. I'd also suggest that a top tier place at the table for future drone programmes (as might be afforded by the Prof's argument) would be more helpful than a top tier place at the table for future crewed aircraft.