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geogen
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 Posted: Mar 16, 2008 - 11:23 AM
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Notwithstanding the political dog-fight underway, as reported, between USAF and DoD over the future of the Raptor production line status, and with some attempts to start closing it even, 1 month before the next admin is elected (which could determine it's fate, if left open), could a foreign contract for purchase/lease change the line's equation?
At last word, Israel is apparently re-attempting a Raptor request, and will do so next week with the Defense ministry director's visit to US.
Coincidentally (or conveniently), F-22s will be undergoing a rather significant 1 week exercise, from 6 am to midnight starting Monday, @ Langley AFB, training for combat op scenarios including operations while under chemical attacks..
I wonder if the minister will be observing any of these exercises? Your thoughts? Any influence over future status of continuing the line?
disclaimer: I would only support F-22 sale to Israel as response if Syria or Iran first acquired say Mig-31M, Su-35, or Mig-35. But major powers should discourage such proliferation of advanced fighter tech to region, imo. |
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checksixx
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Posted: Mar 16, 2008 - 03:32 PM
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geogen wrote:
Coincidentally (or conveniently), F-22s will be undergoing a rather significant 1 week exercise, from 6 am to midnight starting Monday, @ Langley AFB, training for combat op scenarios including operations while under chemical attacks..
Don't play it up for more than it is...its preparation for Langley's ORI in another month or so...thats all. |
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That_Engine_Guy
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Posted: Mar 16, 2008 - 07:51 PM
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Yee-haa! another ORI!....  ...and congress thinks Raptors are a waste of money!?
ORE/ORI are the biggest waste of tax-payer money I've ever witnessed! Especially considering we're in the middle of a major conflict which has most units deploying with AEFs.
Why do we need to practice, and have readiness inspections like these when the inspectors could just watch/grade an ACTUAL AEF deployment?  |
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VPRGUY
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Posted: Mar 16, 2008 - 08:16 PM
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Silly TEG...don't you know that about 75% of what happens in an ORE/I has almost no resemblance on what really happens during a deployment/combat operation?  |
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akruse21
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Posted: Mar 16, 2008 - 08:48 PM
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VPRGUY wrote:
Silly TEG...don't you know that about 75% of what happens in an ORE/I has almost no resemblance on what really happens during a deployment/combat operation?
That is my biggest gripe over the last 10 years. In no way do we train the way we have and will fight in the future. Its ridiculous. |
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