Eurofighter Typhoon - Updates and Discussions
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Appears Germany has wised up and realised that the Saudis were actually doing a first class job of giving the Houthis a much needed bombing.
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German leaders abandon blockade of Eurofighter sale to Saudi Arabia
Defense analysts welcome the about-face, even as backlash is still brewing in Berlin's governing coalition.
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Aren't they going to buy Rafale now? Does SA now revert back to their original decision to procure Typhoon? Going to be interesting what they will choose?Appears Germany has wised up and realised that the Saudis were actually doing a first class job of giving the Houthis a much needed bombing.
German leaders abandon blockade of Eurofighter sale to Saudi Arabia
Defense analysts welcome the about-face, even as backlash is still brewing in Berlin's governing coalition.
@Picdelamirand-oil what do you think?
Operationally and financially, the right decision for Saudi Arabia is to buy Typhoons. As it already has 72 Typhoons, it makes no sense to buy Rafales, just as it makes no sense for India, which already has 62 Rafales, to buy Typhoons now.
Politically, if Germany were the only seller of the Typhoon, Saudi Arabia might want to sanction them, which would increase the chances of the Rafale, but Spain and the UK (and no doubt Italy) agreed to sell the Typhoon to Saudi Arabia and it would be unfair to sanction them at the same time as Germany. It's an excuse that might allow Saudi Arabia not to lose face.
So I think that in the end the Typhoon will win the day.
But I hope not.
First ECRS Mk2 fitted to a fighter (BS116) for aerial testing. Has already undergone ground rig testing.
Cutting-edge Typhoon Radar embodied for first flight - Defence Equipment & Support
A Typhoon fighter jet has been fitted with one of the world’s most advanced radars ahead of initial flight trials.
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APG-81 can reportedly do the same too. Great news for TyphoonView attachment 31685
First ECRS Mk2 fitted to a fighter (BS116) for aerial testing. Has already undergone ground rig testing.
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Cutting-edge Typhoon Radar embodied for first flight - Defence Equipment & Support
A Typhoon fighter jet has been fitted with one of the world’s most advanced radars ahead of initial flight trials.
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Spain offers second-hand Eurofighters to Colombia
The Colombian Air Force received a new Eurofighter Typhoon proposal from the Spanish government in early December, with the proposed deal reportedly covering the supply of between 12-16 second-hand Tranche 2 Eurofighters from the Spanish Air and Space Force
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First ECRS Mk2 fitted to a fighter (BS116) for aerial testing. Has already undergone ground rig testing.
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Cutting-edge Typhoon Radar embodied for first flight - Defence Equipment & Support
A Typhoon fighter jet has been fitted with one of the world’s most advanced radars ahead of initial flight trials.
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Finally. At least it will be in time for MRFA.
The Saudis not getting the Rafale is the best result geopolitically for India.
Why do you add "in this one"?
No, I'm joking, and what's more, I think you're wrong: the Indians are worried that the Rafale assembly line, which is increasingly likely to be exported, will slip through their fingers because of their slowness. Competition from Saudi Arabia was the most feared in this case, so it's a relief for them if that threat recedes.
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At the headquarters of #Advanced_Electronics, they were received by CEO Eng. Ziad Al-Musallam @ziadHM They were informed about the company's most prominent solutions and products.
Why would we want a crazy sycophantic neighbor to have as much air power as India? It will make our peninsula more vulnerable. They can have all the Typhoons they want, but not Rafales or F-35s.
And their waning power will eventually result in a backlash towards countries like India and Israel due to political and ideological differences over the long term.
Not to mention the unnecessary problem of an aerospace industrial power right next door that also wishes to become a nuclear power.
Furthermore, it's in the world's interests that Saudi doesn't get overmatched capabilities versus Iran or Israel. It's a big problem for Israel in particular, and Israel is pretty much the most important country for the Third World, especially India. As one of the main victims and primary targets of the climate change agenda, India needs their tech to counter Western control over new energy. Can't do that if Israel is constantly at war.
Wow, way to go off at a tangent. Everyone is your enemy, Saudi Arabia isn't even particularly close to you and I'm not aware of any ongoing beef they have with you. As regards your final point, Israel would probably like the Saudis to have overmatched capabilities vs Iran. Iran is the reason Israel is constantly at war.