Originally Posted by
SpazSinbad
The F-35 remains a candidate for the Super Hornet replacement, but the RAAF will consider alternatives. In the mid-2030s, those might include collaborative combat aircraft such as the Australian-built Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat, and next generation fighters produced by the U.S., a British-Japanese-Italian consortium and a French-German-Spanish group.
“We will look at the F-35 and we’re very, very comfortable and very happy with the capability of the F-35,” Chipman said. “But it would be remiss of me not to look at what else is available for us to replace our Super Hornets in the future.”"
Yep, kick the can down the road and have a Review. Saves committing any funds, that is what this Govt is doing repeatedly. Look at the surface ships. Yep AUKUS subs are great, no money to be spent yet.