The Future of the F-35 Italy cuts back

[mirth]

That's a cool site, 40. I think the US should dump the F-35 and go with this-

[Centurion40]

Good call!

[LongBlade]

That reminds me that there are so many cool sci-fi models that I have yet to buy, assemble, and paint.

Or rather, buy, not assemble, and not paint.

[Centurion40]

Should be this:

[Centurion40]

or this:

[Windigo]

since we are flogging Canada...

[Centurion40]

That would be fantastic at an air show.

[MIGMaster]

How about the Gripen !

[Centurion40]

I'd be ok with that.

[MIGMaster]

Laying the groundwork for a switch.....

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/12/06/poli-f35-pmo-government-fighter-jets.html

[Shelldrake]

I am not sure what the back pedalling on the proposed F35 purchase by the Harper government means for Mackay but I suspect that his days as MOD are numbered. Otherwise I doubt that CODS Lawson would be contradicting MacKay.

[MIGMaster]

Yeah, I agree, it will happen soon - he's done. They'll need to get rid of him due to his association with the program.

[Shelldrake]

Heh...Petey does not look happy at the "hit the reset decision".

http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/canada/244846-fighter-jet-effort-in-holding-pattern

[Centurion40]

If the F-35 is off of the table, what would everyone else choose?  Super Hornet, Typhoon, Gripen, or other?

[mirth]

Super Hornet.