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On the Aerosociety Insight blog today 'UK Mulls Sixth-generation Fighter Project'
More news at Farnborough/RIAT/NATO summit?
https://www.aerosociety.com/news/uk-...ghter-project/
More news at Farnborough/RIAT/NATO summit?
https://www.aerosociety.com/news/uk-...ghter-project/
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You have to cater for support to U.K. industry, ability to use the system whenever you want (and be assured of it), it being better than the opposition and value for money - oh, and contribution to international relationships. F-35 hits 2-4 of those depending on your view point, Typhoon 2-4 as well, but differently.
You have to cater for support to U.K. industry, ability to use the system whenever you want (and be assured of it), it being better than the opposition and value for money - oh, and contribution to international relationships. F-35 hits 2-4 of those depending on your view point, Typhoon 2-4 as well, but differently.
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https://www.ft.com/content/818c6b98-...7-1e1a0846c475
UK in talks with Sweden over next-generation fighter jet
The UK has held initial discussions with Sweden about collaborating on a future fighter jet, as it prepares to reveal a long-awaited combat air strategy at the Farnborough air show later this month.
As part of the strategy, the government is expected to commit to launching a next-generation fighter programme by 2020 in a sign of its post-Brexit ambitions to retain cutting-edge combat air expertise. The strategy, which is expected to set out a timeline for awarding a firm manufacturing contract by 2020, has yet to be given final cabinet approval. But it aims to deliver a strong signal to potential international partners that the UK is determined to press ahead with such a programme, despite being left out of a Franco-German future fighter project last year.
The statement is expected to set out the criteria for international collaboration, stressing that the UK intends to play a leading design role in any partnership to develop a fighter to replace the Typhoon jet from 2040. Sweden — whose defence flagship, Saab, makes the Gripen combat aircraft — has indicated its potential interest and would be a natural partner, according to several sources.........
UK in talks with Sweden over next-generation fighter jet
The UK has held initial discussions with Sweden about collaborating on a future fighter jet, as it prepares to reveal a long-awaited combat air strategy at the Farnborough air show later this month.
As part of the strategy, the government is expected to commit to launching a next-generation fighter programme by 2020 in a sign of its post-Brexit ambitions to retain cutting-edge combat air expertise. The strategy, which is expected to set out a timeline for awarding a firm manufacturing contract by 2020, has yet to be given final cabinet approval. But it aims to deliver a strong signal to potential international partners that the UK is determined to press ahead with such a programme, despite being left out of a Franco-German future fighter project last year.
The statement is expected to set out the criteria for international collaboration, stressing that the UK intends to play a leading design role in any partnership to develop a fighter to replace the Typhoon jet from 2040. Sweden — whose defence flagship, Saab, makes the Gripen combat aircraft — has indicated its potential interest and would be a natural partner, according to several sources.........
