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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Eurojet (I hope I'm right this time) can't use the weapons that Canada has standardized out. We would be dependent on their supply chain.
The Gripen is a multi-role fighter that doesn't do any of the roles particularly well.
The reviews of the plane including its sensor suite and performance are sub par.
I'm disappointed with the F-35. If it was producing as advertised there's no question that its the best possible choice. Lockheed Martin is in big trouble with this jet.
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The French Rafale is the one that does not load Nato weapons. Eurofighter can carry Nato payloads.
Either way, should be interesting to see how this all plays out on all sorts of political levels here in Canada and especially in the U.S.
The U.S defense budget is getting some major cuts made to it so the F-35 may not even see the light of day. Lockheed maybe in some deep doo doo very soon.