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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Considering how well the F35 did against Iran, I expect more F35 purchases from Europe going forward. I’m not aware of any European jets with comparable stealth and radar capabilities.

[–] Anonymaus@feddit.org 7 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

F35 are too expensive and if you buy american you dont support domestic weapon manufacturers

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Sure, but those domestic manufacturers are going to need to work on developing actual stealth airframes if they want any business. That takes time that Europe isn’t currently comfortable with at the moment

[–] Anonymaus@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Thats true, that right now eu doesn't have its own stealth fighter, but I dont think a few dozens of f35 is gonna make that much of a difference, I think we need more of cheaper planes that are easily replaceable

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I think we need more of cheaper planes that are easily replaceable

Doesn’t Europe have a good number of airframes that fit that need? Rafales, Eurofighters, Gripens come to mind. F18’s too, but I recognize those aren’t domestic.

I look at these F35’s as a the current best solution for SEAD and air dominance roles in a potential conflict. Once that’s taken care of these other less capable platforms could play their part.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

They have incredible value, actually. I'm not sure what cheaper system your thinking of, but none come anywhere close to it's general capabilities.

If you factor in the development process it might not be such a great deal. But, you're not at this point.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

There's no equivalent jet in general. And for good reason - the requirements were insane and the development process was both massively slow and unfathomably expensive.

In the long run, you have to wonder if sensors will move to any number of alternatives to radar reflections, but word is that stealth is still pretty (war)game-breaking ATM.

It's just that the US has privileged access to all the software...

[–] redsand@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Didn't Israel lose one? And this further sinks you into a position of reliance on empire America. Like who are you going to fight with these? Iran?

OK I thought just the photos were AI. Looks like they've yet to loose one.

[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Unless Israel has giant pilots to go alongside their space lasers, none have been shot down, to my knowledge. I’ve seen footage of some of their unmanned drones being taken out, so you may be conflating the two?

Oh, and Europe is pretty much solely worried about Russia. They want systems that can suppress Russian air defenses. Iran operates (or at least, they used to) Russian air defense systems such as S-300 and Tor M1 that it appears the F35 has handily dealt with.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 weeks ago

No, it was all over .ml that they had, but that was misinformation. It was telling that it was all Iranian-sounding news agencies that were being posted.