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US based defence and aerospace company Northrop Grumman is reportedly in talks with Japan to assist on Japan’s fifth generation fighter development program
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Northrop Grumman?

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US based defence and aerospace company Northrop Grumman is reportedly in talks with Japan to assist on Japan’s fifth generation fighter development program
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Northrop Grumman?Give us an F-23J
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LM's F-22 is embargoed from export by congress so I doubt LM is in the game.That'd be interesting. Might even met the mid 2030s IOC target if they use a preexisting design with minimal fuss, though I still think that LM has the inside track to win this competition.
saw that news earlier this week while on my kid's tablet LOL...
Although nobody mentioned it here, Japan selected the LRDR as radar system for AEGIS Ashore system over SPY-6 ...
Australia cleared to buy $185 million in Aegis equipment
CEAFAR/AEGIS combo if you care
Yup and in return RAN selects type 26 in return for this.
UK to study feasibility of Ceafar radar for navy ships
Jun 25, 2018Yup and in return RAN selects type 26 in return for this.
Interesting point is the date of the link, it's dated 14 November 2017.
when I read about a military tender, I keep in mind what's involved:
hyped articles for fanboisdefense journalists;
briberylobbying;
blackmailpolitical considerations;
(occasionally)assassinationsmishaps;
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Yup and in return RAN selects type 26 in return for this.
Interesting point is the date of the link, it's dated 14 November 2017.
They said they will not release it to the public beyond 25DMU and that is what they are doing.Any new leaks on the X-2? Haven seen anything beyond 25DMU. Any new designs?
I was thinking of that F-35 stretch for the LM entry.LM's F-22 is embargoed from export by congress so I doubt LM is in the game.
Although nobody mentioned it here, Japan selected the LRDR as radar system for AEGIS Ashore system over SPY-6 which I believe connects to this in which LM gets endorsement of LRDR in return LM does not object over Japan's partnering with Northrop Grumman.
It's a win-win for all.