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I think they went for the F-35 to carry US nuclear weapons. At the time, I read that planes need extensive certifications for this including giving US access to
by benjymo 2y ago
I think they went for the F-35 to carry US nuclear weapons. At the time, I read that planes need extensive certifications for this including giving US access to critical components. Obviously no european arms manufacturer should give these to the US.
- ttepasse 2y agoAlso the USA didn't want to certify European planes, in contrast to the Cold War when they certified the Tornado. That should be the first hint.