I think we can all agree that the US “F” – series fighter jets should be retired. I honestly believe the F-15 remains the most reliable jet we have. The Navy and Marines did well with F-18’s for a good bit.
I did get a bit of nostalgia when they showed the jets the NASA pilots flew in – My last active duty assignment; Holloman AFB New Mexico. It was a tactical base. They flew T-38’s for training, with a wing of F-15’s on permanent assignment. The NASA pilots appeared to fly T-38’s. F-15’s are still active. I was reminiscing a bit. We are not here to discuss America.
GCAP stands for Global Combat Air Program. It is a joint venture by Japan, Italy and the UK to produce a new fighter jet line by 2035. With an eye toward drone interaction. I believe the initial funding is over $400 million. I just got wind of it, but they have been at it since 2022. Based on a 2007 decision by the United States to not sell F-22 raptors, abroad.
The news feature I watched emphasized the drone interaction; not so much elsewhere. I would only suggest that if the intention is drone interaction. A highly sophisticated drone should be designed alongside the jet. Thereby the drone technology can receive the lightening speed updates without disrupting the jets technology.
Good lookin.
[“thug life” sales force will soon come knocking. maybe you should pretend the trailer is rocking]
[F-15 shot down today. The United States does not have an aircraft Iran cannot shoot down. Zero airspace dominance. Reports of a rescue chopper shot, as well – unconfirmed. no reports of what they are being shot with. controlled US and Israel media output]
[Trump is getting our ass kicked. he will possibly lose command control if he tries to sacrifice solders. history is a bitch without limits – as in; never seen before]
[why are only US jets being shot down over Iran]