For safety sake, I don’t believe a country should be sold a vehicle they can’t design and make for themselves.
If it’s beyond their ability to design and manufacture, it’s beyond their ability to maintain and operate.
Excellent point. . .and don’t forget their ability to conduct routine and complex maintenance and repairs.
Seems I missed the last part where you did point out maintenance and repair. . .apology
If it’s beyond their ability to design and manufacture, it’s beyond their ability to maintain and operate.
So the buyer country contracts with professionals from another country who are best capable of maintaining and operating the aircraft the way they were designed.
Can you build the computer you are clicking away on like a prepubescent keyboard warrior? If not, shut up.