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Or not!The three countries jointly research new fighters, what kind of fire can be seen by their team tacit understanding!
Win-win cooperationWill the three countries join forces to develop new fighters and become military superstars?
Hello everyone and welcome to my military international relations blog. Today, we are going to talk about a really hot topic, which makes people's hearts pound - Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, these three countries have joined hands to sign a research and development plan for the next generation of fighters!Yes, you heard it right, it's not a dream.
Background setting and question raising.
Let's start by setting the situation as if a tense drama is about to unfold: Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, these three countries, each with excellent technological prowess. The UK, in particular, has a top-notch level of technology. British Aerospace Corporation (BAE) and Rolls-Royce are simply representatives of high-end military enterprises, with comprehensive and complete technologies. Remember the EF2000 fighter?It was jointly developed by Britain, Germany, Italy, and Spain, but later France quit and withdrew. This time, will there be a similar plot staged?
Analysis of technical strength.
Technologically, there are no insurmountable obstacles for these three countries. Japan has cooperated with the United States for a long time, and even jointly developed the F16 domestic fighter that imitates the amplified F2. The Italian aircraft company Alenia also has experience in the development of multiple types of military aircraft. It can be said that, from a technical point of view, these three countries came prepared.
Historical Review and Cooperation Dilemma.
However, we cannot ignore the lessons of history. Looking back at the story of EF2000, France finally withdrew, and the reason turned out to be because it was unwilling to share a new generation of flight control systems with the United Kingdom. It seems to be a harmonious cooperation, but in fact there is an undercurrent. Now, can Japan, Britain, and Italy avoid the fate of France in the past, and can they truly cooperate sincerely?This is a question that we need to keep watching.
Market competition and international cooperation.
It has to be mentioned that the development of new fighters is not just for domestic use. Due to the small number of fighters jointly developed by the three countries, the number of fighters remains high. This will also directly lead to a reduction in the equipment of the air forces of the three countries, which is really a problem when military spending is limited. What's more, the United States is already showing off its F35 in the international market, which is a huge challenge for the new fighter developed by the three countries. Technical performance and market competition, both of which require careful consideration by the three countries.
Deep thinking and opposing views.
So, what about the comparison in terms of technical performance?We can't ignore the impact of the F35 in the market. If the new fighter developed by the three countries cannot surpass the F35, especially in key systems, then the project may face huge risks. And if the new fighter cannot open the international market and the sales are not smooth, then the success of the development will no longer be the only problem, and the economic sustainability will also become a test.
Geopolitical Implications and Chinese Attitudes.
Finally, let's look at the impact on China. Japan has been equipped with more than 100 American F35s, and with this trilateral joint research, China should be calm. After all, China is confident enough and does not seem to pose a fundamental threat to the cooperation of Japan, Britain and Italy. On the contrary, if their cooperation is successful and they can compete with the F35 in the international market, it will not be a bad thing for China.
Overall, the joint development of new fighters by the three countries is a challenging journey. Technology, markets, international geopolitics, many factors are intertwined. We look forward to the development of this story and to bring new thinking to China's military international relations. Stay tuned to my blog as we continue to dive into this compelling military collaboration.