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Originally Posted by Byrns
What concerns would that be? It didn't stop the government from buying EH101s, Leopard IIs, or used lemon submarines.  |
The one problem that I had with all of those purchases is an overseas logistical chain. I'm not sure that I trust it if things go sour. The one nice thing about using American Military technology is that the logistical chain is tied closly with our closest ally, and Norad requirements allow us to pressure to keep the pricing reasonable.
And the Lemon subs probably not the best example. I could write a page and a half about that purchase.
Buying armaments from the Russians or Chinese is out from a security concern, and though they can use NATO armaments, the best marriage of armaments to plains are the Russian or Chinese made weapons.
I'm not a fan of planes like the Rafale or the SAABS for example.
Canada might need to look at a mid term replacement purchase for Planes that could push out a advanced fighter for 10 or 15 years.