This week, two news platforms (one an official military publication and the other a well-known media outlet) published a new discussion about the possible purchase of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets from American defense giant Lockheed Martin. I stirred it up. Spain.
In one corner, recent Air Force aerospace science is on display. [EA] The Journal covers January and February, and there is renewed excitement within EA for these American jets.
Meanwhile, internationally renowned media platform Jane’s announced that an additional 25 heavily numbered F-35B attack aircraft tailored for coordination with ships including Spain’s LHD Juan Carlos I Along with fighter jets, Spain is examining the possibility of acquiring 25 conventional F-35A aircraft.
EA Magazine says:
EA Magazine quote, “Spain has renewed interest in acquiring the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation fighter jet, to replace the Boeing EF-18 Hornet and McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II currently in service. there is a possibility.” This information is “Military Aviation Overview 2023,” published by the Department of Defense.
Interestingly, the Department of Defense’s 2023 budget projections include; “AV-8V and C.15M Phase 2 Replacement” – Official name of EA’s EF-18 Hornet. These are the exact models mentioned in this publication.
This initiative appears to be running in parallel with another plan, although officially unconfirmed, that is estimated to cost €4.5 billion to replace the C.15M in its initial stages. The plan, resolved through the so-called Halcon II initiative, includes the acquisition of 25 European-made Eurofighter jets. Foreshadowing this was another previous activity called Halcon I, which undertook the procurement of 20 additional Eurofighters for €2 billion. This cost was later seen revised upward by more than 500 million euros.
two different aircraft
Historically, EA has maintained an inventory of two fighter models to ensure continued operations in the face of unforeseen problems that could lead to the retirement of one of the fleet. So it’s no surprise that the pendulum hasn’t swung in the direction of getting more Eurofighters.
The F-35’s capability advantages are especially on full display as it is considered a candidate for the Navy’s long-term goal of acquiring an F-35B variant. This type is the only viable successor to the existing AV-8V, currently installed on the LHD ship Juan Carlos I, a point repeatedly proven by the ship’s commander.
According to UK-based international publisher Jane’s, Spain may consider acquiring 50 F-35s, half of which would meet the requirements for the F-35B being pursued by the Navy. Become.
This prediction is in line with predictions made by the same publication for 2021 and has caused considerable debate. However, the Navy quickly refuted these claims, saying it only needed 12 troops, not the speculated 25.
Portugal too
This film, which explores the victories of Lockheed Martin aircraft on the European continent, is cleverly titled after its official name, the F-35 Lightning II, playing on the model’s other names, “Strike” and “Lightning.” Masu. The catchy phrase “F-35 hits Europe” was coined by British media, which also presented data sheets highlighting Spain’s interest in the model.
This chart features European F-35 customers and shows the aircraft’s impressive capabilities. This includes the number of aircraft secured by the 12 European countries that have already placed orders. [UK, Finland, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Poland, and Denmark]. Additionally, countries currently in the acquisition process are [Czech Republic, Greece, and Romania]countries considering acquiring the F-35, such as Spain and Portugal, are also represented.
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