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Oh boy, here we go. "I'm not a Russophile, BUT...." And considering how many times the Flankers are used on sorties vs. the F-16's, I'd say the Flanker fails in that regard. But don't take my word for it, ask around any of the personnel in the Airbases. Like it or not, the entire AU...

Unsure, ideally it would be better for us to get the MRTT when it comes to capabilities. But I'd imagine Boeing's offer would be cheaper as a result of delays, the MAX groundings, and the COVID-19 crisis putting a dent in their orders. I mean the Leopard 2 is a lot easier to maintain than the...

Not if Raytheon offers a more lucrative contract, they're getting quite the clout here. Not to mention ODT would probably recommend the Mk 41 since it'll be easier to integrate as the original Iver's are fitted with them.

Let's see what VLS system they're going to install. I think it's for spares. When I was working on them roughly around 70-80 under PUSENKAV can be active at all times. the rest are placed into maintenance. They're going to do the same as the MKM's with a French datalink. Which is wholly more...

Even the RMAF Su-30MKM doesn't even integrate and network well with their F-18D's. Why do you think the Hornets did the job in the 2013 standoff? Add to the fact the most numerous weapons we have in our inventory are US made and the fact that our Flankers are literal money pits because of...

If we have the Mk 41 installed it's the only one that can fit out of the two.

If we were comparing the ESSM to the Aster 15, the ESSM outclasses it by 20km+. That and it's cheaper too.

Would make sense on why they went for the Mk 41 if it mentions the SM-3. The Aster isn't really an ABM designed missile.

You're going to wait a lot longer than 2026 for the first jet. Delays is an inevitability when it comes to producing something as complex as a fighter jet.

Considering how many delays the F-35 program has had, what you said about the KFX is just wishful thinking at this point. It's not easy designing and building a fighter aircraft, let alone a 5th gen one, without major US assistance. And yes, we do have to replace the Hawks as they are sorely...

The government is likely going to pull out of the KFX program, and honestly we should stop pursuing prestige projects and go for more realistic procurement programs. The reality is that the 32 Vipers ARE needed because the one thing that the Air Force lacks right now is sortie generation. Even...

It's confirmed, not allowed to show it but the budget has already been set aside. What's not confirmed is the Su 35.

It was because of price. They found it too expensive. Is it though? Why exactly would it be worth all the drawbacks? We shouldn't really be looking to Egypt or any of the Arab countries when it comes to military procurement. There are reasons that Arab armies don't win wars and that is one...

And I'm not saying it isn't, but the reality is that the United States has historically gave Indonesia a lot of leeway in terms of realpolitik. From the initial financial aid to the Soekarno regime, the Act of Free Choice, Operation Lotus, the 2005 embargo, the US has had a large hand in keeping...

Keep in mind the Dutch wouldn't sell us the F-16 parts without some informal approval from the US. Instead of saying that F-16 parts can be plentifully found, it's more accurate to say that the US has a vested strategic interest in us to warrant out a complete embargo of arms. Even during the...

I think I brought this up a long time ago. It's Bell's offer for an alternative for the Chinook procurement. I'd say let them compete, either option is good. The Opsrey's issues have so far been worked out over the years. Although the Osprey has a higher operating cost per hour than the Chooks...

Hand built exotic that doesn't have a similar endurance time, bomb load, and multipurpose loadout as its contemporaries. My only hope is that it's true that Prabowo is a defense matters expert as he claims. Because if he does then it's a no brainer that the best plane for the AU logistically...

Ironically it's cheaper to buy the F-15 than the Rafale.

It's more on the fact that the F-16 is limited by it's combat load. That and with a country this big, you're still going to need double engine fighters to cover large distances.

Quiet Monday so I got to ask, why is it that so many people in this country's internet-sphere is hellbent on getting the Rafale over the F-15 if the Su-35 gets officially cancelled? The fact that we'd have to buy a completely different weapons package altogether alongside the IOC/FOC costs...