So the B-21A is in production?
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So the B-21A is in production?
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Nope. Still in development.
Jura The idiot
General
Friday at 9:49 PM
13 hours ago
while With their F-35 program in limbo, Turkish pilots begin training in US
13 hours ago
IMpressive. Another 130 aircraft in this lot.
...and the beat goes on.
The F-35 is going to be prolific, and will be the most widely used and popular 5th gneration stealth aircraft avaialble to the US and its allies.
And with the three types, particularly the "B" variant, it will also be the most widely used for aircraft carriers of all types. Particularly when including the "C" variant for US super carriers.
Jura The idiot
General
could be something for defense journalists to look at ... once they're back from Independence Day break LOL
timepass
Brigadier
Italian Defence Minister: We won’t buy any more F-35s, may cut existing order..
ROME (Reuters) - Italy will not buy more Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets and is considering whether to stick to the order to which it is already committed, Defence Minister Elisabetta Trenta said on Friday.
Trenta comes from the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement which has always been critical of NATO member Italy’s order for 90 of the planes, saying the money could be better spent to boost welfare and help the sluggish economy.
Trenta comes from the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement which has always been critical of NATO member Italy’s order for 90 of the planes, saying the money could be better spent to boost welfare and help the sluggish economy.
“We won’t buy any more F-35s,” Trenta said in a television interview with private broadcaster La 7. “We are assessing what to do regarding the contracts already in place.”
She spelled out several reasons to be cautious, saying that “strong financial penalties” could mean that “scrapping the order could cost us more than maintaining it.”
She also cited benefits in terms of technology and research in Italy linked to the planes, as well as jobs that would be lost.
The F-35 is made by Lockheed Martin Corp, with companies including Northrop Grumman Corp, United Technologies Corp’s Pratt & Whitney and BAE Systems Plc also involved.
However, Trenta said she saw merit in stretching out the purchases in order to free up resources for investments in European defense projects.
Some 5-Star officials said last year that Italy should cancel the order for the fighters altogether, but Trenta made clear she had reservations about this.
“No one is hiding the fact we have always been critical ... In view of the existing contracts signed by the previous government, we are carrying out a careful assessment that exclusively considers the national interest,” she said.
The 5-Star Movement formed a populist coalition government last month with the far right League party.
ROME (Reuters) - Italy will not buy more Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets and is considering whether to stick to the order to which it is already committed, Defence Minister Elisabetta Trenta said on Friday.
Trenta comes from the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement which has always been critical of NATO member Italy’s order for 90 of the planes, saying the money could be better spent to boost welfare and help the sluggish economy.
Trenta comes from the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement which has always been critical of NATO member Italy’s order for 90 of the planes, saying the money could be better spent to boost welfare and help the sluggish economy.
“We won’t buy any more F-35s,” Trenta said in a television interview with private broadcaster La 7. “We are assessing what to do regarding the contracts already in place.”
She spelled out several reasons to be cautious, saying that “strong financial penalties” could mean that “scrapping the order could cost us more than maintaining it.”
She also cited benefits in terms of technology and research in Italy linked to the planes, as well as jobs that would be lost.
The F-35 is made by Lockheed Martin Corp, with companies including Northrop Grumman Corp, United Technologies Corp’s Pratt & Whitney and BAE Systems Plc also involved.
However, Trenta said she saw merit in stretching out the purchases in order to free up resources for investments in European defense projects.
Some 5-Star officials said last year that Italy should cancel the order for the fighters altogether, but Trenta made clear she had reservations about this.
“No one is hiding the fact we have always been critical ... In view of the existing contracts signed by the previous government, we are carrying out a careful assessment that exclusively considers the national interest,” she said.
The 5-Star Movement formed a populist coalition government last month with the far right League party.
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
Timepass. You posted the exact same article as already posted yesterday. SERIOUSLY!!
And I quote
Sounds like Italy to me.
Jura The idiot
General
I think if you had seen what that account posted right after
you wouldn't have bothered now
I still recall I reported what then lead to:
https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/banned-warned-members-list.t54/page-60#post-376213
Italy has a manufacturing plant and the abilit to do maintenance right there. They are crzy to cut orders when they have the ability to make money (from other partners) and save money themselves on their aircraft with such facilities.
They will end up ruining a GREAT opportunity they have and will end up having to shut them down with such an attitude and outlook.
While Italy make such foolish statements, other nations are looking at buying more, particularly as the price drops.
Really...it's a pity for Italy, but the F-35 program overall continues to grow and be very bright.
They will end up ruining a GREAT opportunity they have and will end up having to shut them down with such an attitude and outlook.
While Italy make such foolish statements, other nations are looking at buying more, particularly as the price drops.
Really...it's a pity for Italy, but the F-35 program overall continues to grow and be very bright.