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[–] aramova 24 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Cancel the order.

Europe has some good fighters. Besides you don't want the ones with the Killswitch DRM on them.

People get all bent outta shape with DRM on their steam games, but fighter jets? Throws billions in the air

[–] real_squids@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

They're still made with american parts. Gripen - american engine, Eurofighter - american nav systems and targeting, Rafale - american electrical, hydraulic, targeting. Probably more that I'm forgetting about.

So they could go that route, but ultimately they'll still be giving the US money and work (also for replacement parts/servicing, possibly training).
And then they'll have to wait even longer to get their planes.

Their procurement game is dogshit, what can I say.

Also, lol

Construction of two new fighter squadron facilities in Cold Lake, Alta., and Bagotville, Que., to accommodate the F-35s is more than three years behind schedule and the Forces are facing a possible shortage of qualified pilots, the watchdog said Tuesday.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

the Forces are facing a possible shortage of ~~qualified~~ pilots

I'll fly it for free.

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 21 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

lol y'all still want to buy fighter jets from a rogue state?

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

…from a totalitarian fascist regime?

*FTFY

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

totalitarian fascist regime?

I am not familiar with that kind of NFT

[–] cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Don't worry, they'll tattoo your NFT on for you when they send you to the work camps.

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Oh I better get in line quick so I get one of the cool looking ones, can I pay somebody to skip ahead in line?

edit better yet if someone had an ebook I could buy that would teach me how to skip ahead in line that would be great, I don't need a preview or anything I trust you

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago

At least a few to dissect

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 week ago

Drop the garbage deal.

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago

To the suprise of nobody who has actually been paying any attention.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago