Internationale fighter ontwikkelingen

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Harald

#5248
24/10/2023 | 10:32 uur
Saudi Arabia considers purchasing French Dassault Rafale jets

Saudi Arabia is considering the purchase of 54 multi-role Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, marking what could be the kingdom's first-ever acquisition of a French combat aircraft. According to reports from the French financial newspaper La Tribune, Riyadh has officially requested a complete quote from Dassault Aviation and has set a deadline of November 10 for the company's response.

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https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2023-news-aviation-aerospace/october/9313-saudi-arabia-considers-purchasing-french-dassault-rafale-jets.html

Sparkplug

#5247
13/10/2023 | 09:01 uur
Citaat van: Huzaar1 op 13/10/2023 | 08:40 uurWelk aanbod van de VS?

Dit loopt al sinds zeker begin augustus.

Argentina gets closer to US green light for F-16 and P-3 deals

Published: 09 August 2023    Last Updated: 09 August 2023

Argentina is one step closer in obtaining a new fighter jet, after numerous attempts, facing financial problems and boycots from the United Kingdom.

The Biden administration recently asked the US Congress to approve the sale of former Flyvevåbnet (RDAF, Royal Danish Air Force) F-16s for possible export to Argentina. This permission is required because of the contract F-16 users have with the United States. The value of the 38 F-16s involved, up to six F-16 Block 10 and up to 32 F-16 Block 15 variant, is USD 339 million.

Along with this requested permission, a positive decision on the four Luftforsvaret (RNoAF, Royal Norwegian Air Force) P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft was also asked. This is valued at around USD 108 million.

Next steps after Congress grants permission will be to work out the details, formalising the contracts and finding the millions to pay for all of this. Scramble Magazine suspects that the United Kingdom will urge Denmark not to go through with this deal. But maybe the US have finally also convinced the UK that their worries over the Falkland Islands do not merit driving Argentina into China's arms, the latter country being willing to provide JF-17 fighters.

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/argentina-gets-closer-to-us-green-light-for-f-16-and-p-3-deals
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

Huzaar1

#5246
13/10/2023 | 08:40 uur
Welk aanbod van de VS?
"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion" US secmindef - Jed Babbin"

Harald

#5245
13/10/2023 | 08:33 uur
U.S. clears transfer of 24 F-16s to Argentina

The U.S. State Department has cleared the transfer of 24 F-16s from Denmark to Argentina. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Security in the State Department, Mira Resnick, delivered the letter approving the transfer to Jorge Argüello, Argentina's ambassador to United States on Oct. 11.

Also cleared was the transfer of four P-3 maritime patrol aircraft from Norway to Argentina. The Argentinian government will now have to decide whether to accept the offer from the United States.

https://alert5.com/2023/10/12/u-s-clears-transfer-of-24-f-16s-to-argentina/

Sparkplug

#5244
10/10/2023 | 08:57 uur
Citaat van: Harald op 10/10/2023 | 08:13 uur
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F5zvgaLW0AAlqGz?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Rendering van Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) ... mooie plaat !

Zeker. Vraag mij af wat de omvang van dit type zal worden. SCAF wordt bijvoorbeeld duidelijk groter dan de Eurofighter Typhoon en de Rafale.
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

Harald

#5243
10/10/2023 | 08:13 uur

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F5zvgaLW0AAlqGz?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

Rendering van Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) ... mooie plaat !

Sparkplug

#5242
04/10/2023 | 14:48 uur
New Acquisition Report: F-15EX Unit Cost Will Be $94 Million

Oct. 3, 2023 | By John A. Tirpak

The F-15EX Eagle II unit cost will be $93.95 million per plane in then-year dollars, assuming the Air Force sticks with its plan to buy 104 of the fighters and Congress concurs, the service said in its most recent annual Selected Acquisition Report.

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https://www.airandspaceforces.com/new-acquisition-report-f-15ex-unit-cost/
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

Sparkplug

#5241
04/10/2023 | 14:42 uur
F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production

By Stephen Losey  Friday, Sep 29

WASHINGTON — The F-35 program has completed a long-delayed series of crucial tests, which could pave the way for a decision next year to officially move the advanced fighter jet into full-rate production.

The Joint Simulation Environment tests, known as "runs for score," were finished Sept. 21, as was the initial trial validation, F-35 Joint Program Office spokesman Russell Goemaere said in an email to Defense News Friday.

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https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/09/29/f-35-program-finishes-years-late-tests-needed-for-full-production/
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

Ace1

#5240
03/10/2023 | 18:24 uur

Harald

#5239
03/10/2023 | 13:51 uur
Japan Prepares For F-35B Carrier Operations

As the first batch of Japanese F-35Bs should arrive in country next year, Japan is also planning on setting up new key units and facilities in preparation for their arrival and to support its future carrier operations...

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https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/10/japan-prepares-for-f-35b-carrier-operations/

Stoonbrace

#5238
03/10/2023 | 07:07 uur
Citaat van: Huzaar1 op 29/09/2023 | 21:09 uurEn dat geeft exact duiding aan de cijfers, die indien deze naar rato worden gerangschikt aantonen dat een dergelijke conclusie als door stoonbrace getrokken onjuist is.

Ik denk dat een A-10 achtig toestel zijn tijd heeft gehad. CAS rol zie ik over worden genomen door drones. Overlevingkansen zijn niet groot voor traag vliegende objecten.

Je CAS toestel moet niet traag vliegen als het z'n doelwitten niet eerst met een verrekijker moet uitzoeken om er vervolgens met een kanon op te schieten. Maak ook even verschil tussen CAS in expeditionaire Ops waarbij je een goedkope lange loitering time wil (en UAS dus het antwoord zijn) en een conventioneel conflict met contested airspace waarbij je alle kwaliteiten van de F-35 zal nodig hebben om überhaupt vuursteun te kunnen geven.

Sparkplug

#5237
02/10/2023 | 23:03 uur
Czech government approves F-35A Lightning II purchase

PUBLISHED: 02 OCTOBER 2023   LAST UPDATED: 02 OCTOBER 2023

The Czech Government has approved the acquisition of 24 F-35 Lightning II fighters. The contract, which also includes ground equipment, weapons package and a simulator, has a total value of USD 4,6 billion (106 billion Czech Crowns) with deliveries planned from 2031.

Caslav air base will be the main operating base for the F-35s and for that reason the base will be renovated for a total of USD 1,9 billion (44 billion Czech Crowns).

The decision to acquire the F-35s means that the fourteen leased Saab JAS39 Gripens, twelve JAS39C single-seat and two JAS39D two-seat fighters, need to serve until 2035, when the transition to the F-35 is due to be completed.

Defense minister Jana Černochová said "The cost is a high price to pay but insisted it represents just 7.5% of upcoming defense spending between 2024 and 2034. Other projects such as the recapitalization of army mechanized brigades will not be threatened by the F-35 purchase. The Government already has fourteen industrial cooperation projects ready for the Czech industry following negotiations with Lockheed Martin and engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. They include the possibility of direct involvement in the global supply chain for F-35 aircraft".

https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/czech-government-approves-f-35a-lightning-ii-purchase
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

Huzaar1

#5236
29/09/2023 | 23:02 uur
Citaat van: Sparkplug op 29/09/2023 | 22:26 uurWaarom zou de F-35 de CAS taak niet kunnen overnemen? De huidige AV-8B en F/A-18C/D van de USMC voeren ook de CAS taak uit en deze taak wordt door de F-35B en F-35C overgenomen. Als zij hierin geen vertrouwen zouden hebben, waarom dan toch voor de F-35B en F-35C gaan?

F-35 veel te duur voor. Je hebt daar andere systemen voor.
"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion" US secmindef - Jed Babbin"

Sparkplug

#5235
29/09/2023 | 22:26 uur
Citaat van: Thomasen op 29/09/2023 | 20:59 uurIk verwacht niet dat de F35 die missie kan overnemen, maar misschien dat deze vlieger wel een goed idee heeft:
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/a-10-pilots-compelling-case-for-replacing-warthogs-with-super-hornets

Waarom zou de F-35 de CAS taak niet kunnen overnemen? De huidige AV-8B en F/A-18C/D van de USMC voeren ook de CAS taak uit en deze taak wordt door de F-35B en F-35C overgenomen. Als zij hierin geen vertrouwen zouden hebben, waarom dan toch voor de F-35B en F-35C gaan?
A fighter without a gun . . . is like an airplane without a wing.

-- Brigadier General Robin Olds, USAF.

Benji87

#5234
29/09/2023 | 21:13 uur
Het willen aanhouden van de A-10 is louter gebaseerd op nostalgische gedachten. De A10 is op het gebied van wapens, situational awareness, mission capability en zelf bescherming al lang en breed vooruitgestreefd door de F35 en F15EX. In high intensity conflicten is de A10 een bijzonder kwetsbaar platform wat zijn oorspronkelijke taak als anti tank platform al lang niet meer kan uitvoeren. Het is tijd voor pensioen voor dit toestel wat zijn nut meer dan eens heeft bewezen  ;)
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