The MoD is working on a compromise that would enable it to count 72 Typhoons that it is about to sell to Saudi Arabia as part of its 88 commitment. However, Mr Zoller insisted that the Tranche 3 contract was firm and that this was not an option. “The Saudi order will be on top, not instead of Tranche 3,” he said.
Gosh I wonder if that means that the RAF will get to have three Typhoon bases?
Conningsby, Leuchars and Leeming perhaps
oops that should say:
Gosh I wonder if that means that the RAF will
STILL get to have three Typhoon bases?