[Old Teufel Hunden]

Currerntly I believe we are the only country now interested in the STOVL version of the F-35. If Britian stayed in to buy these, they could probably use the same 2 aircraft carriers they’re scrapping now. They wouldn’t need catapaults. I believe last year, we did some sea trials with the F-35 STOVL aboard the WASP amphibious assault ship and they’re getting decent results.

[az_gila]

...will cover the assessment phase of the MALE drone, whose service introduction is planned around 2020...

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No need for the assessment. We all know the result.

The MALE drones will spend all of their flight time seeking out FEMALE drones...:^)

[A.A. Cunningham]

Currerntly(sic) I believe we are the only country now interested in the STOVL version of the F-35.

Incorrect.

[gura]