It's as good as any place for that post.
I have the following from early June with their being more to it just
Tranche 1 EUROFIGHTER, it will also require the
SAAB 105OE's and possibly their
Pilatus PC-7 trainers replaced as well. As you can see the "numbers" are a big concern as all these decisions are.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...m-2020-439130/
This what I see happening as of right now...
1)
Tranche 1 EUROFIGHTER: A possible deal gets worked in some combination or alone with EUROFIGHTER to reduce the cost of maintenance and or upgrade the fighter to a higher standard.
2)
SAAB 105OE: Definitely will replace these they've been reliable jets for them that they've had for a longtime now.
3)
Pilatus PC-7: I see them keeping these trainers with an upgrade package which are available.
Conclusions:
1a) I'm not sure that
EUROFIGHTER will be able to
currently pull off the deal as noted in
A) above.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/ef2000/
http://www.military-today.com/aircra...er_typhoon.htm
So...
2a.) I see a fighter competition coming down to the following...
RAFAEL the one they wish they could have but might not be able to afford basically.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/rafale/
http://www.military-today.com/aircra...ult_rafale.htm
F-16V or next mark down, however, if they want a shot at competing with the Russian stealth fighters, they need to get the "V" series.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/p...-role-fighter/
http://www.military-today.com/aircraft/f16v_viper.htm
GRIPEN C/D 4th Gen+ or the new
GRIPEN NG 4th Gen ++, either of these would be a cheaper option in leasing which several countries are doing and just in outright purchasing them as some have done as well. There are currently maybe only 2 or 3 jets that can be considered 4th Gen something. I believe the GRIPEN will be the winner as these fighters meet all their current considerations.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/gripen/
http://www.military-today.com/aircra..._39_gripen.htm
Regards,
Pat
