Surely those same (Good) exports will mean keeping the (bad) Tranche 1 for some while longer? Especially during the delivery period of the Exports to wherever.
That same period will also mean far less engine and airframe spares for RAF use as the export stock will take precedence (again) and may even affect some role equipment too. Don't forget these abominable foreigners will have money to get what they want and he who pays industry up-front gets their service first.
On the subject of the US of Europe's Air Force - I wonder what type will be chosen for all USEAF Defence squadrons to have? Rafale anyone? It fits on French Carriers and in 12 years time, maybe it'll fit on "ours" too?
Last edited by Rigga; 26th Dec 2010 at 23:01.