Next Major Update - Rumor Round-Up & Discussion

And?
We still dont have an Tornado with MAW unlike UK and Italy
#gibTornadoASSTA3.1orSLE

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Sweden shouldn’t be included lol, we dont have anything that could fill that role lol.

I mean gajin still shaked the apache and the mi outbof their arms, you never know

Trial is more realistic than the F16AJ, but theres really nothing they can add. Now if it was a new leo i could totally see it but they cant get money with the helis anymore and air is unloved lmao.

I think you put too much faith in thinking Sweden is gonna get something lol

Now premium AS550 Fennec from Danmark yes pls ill shill out Krones for it pls snail i beg lmao

They can add Cesare if that stupid rule of one ship should be represented only once (while we literally have stuff like Ostwind 2 twins) will be removed.
Or just remove Novorossiysk from research and add Cesare.

maybe add 4 more missiles could be accepted
I remember the outer pylons can use a dual-missile pylon
PARS3 isn’t that outdated, but the number can be improved

Sure, but the sad thing is the Pars perform as in IRL, there is an reason why you never see an actual Tiger IRL with them, allways just HOT-3

Im surprised Philippines wasnt considered and wasnt selected over Malaysia.

Philippines has:

  • An actual military pact with Japan (Reciprocal Access Agreement, took formal effect this year)

  • Uses Japanese equipment:
    – Mitsubishi Electric J/FPS-3 & J/TPS-P14 Radars (acquired 3 & 1 respectively with an upcoming order for another batch, was actually the first major defense export of Japan since its easing of the Arms Ban)
    – ~6 Abukuma Destroyer Escorts earmarked to be transferred with “joint development” (to arrive in 2027, would make it the first military article with “offensive weapons” on board to be exported by Japan)
    – 8 Subaru Bell 412EPX CUHs on order
    – 2 Kunigami-class based Teresa Magbanua MRRVs for the PCG with 5 additional on order
    – 10 Parola-class MRRVs for the PCG built by Japan Marine United
    – 5 TC-90 Beechcraft King Air from the JMSDF

  • Performs multiple bilateral exercises annually:
    – Doshin-Bayanihan Exercise
    – Military Cooperative Activity patrols in the South China Sea

I do understand that what the Philippines could offer, isnt as great as what Malaysia potentially has to offer but in my perspective, with Indonesia already together with Thailand as an official subtree, there isnt much need to actually add more nations as “subtrees”. Still the Philippines can offer much to the helicopter tech tree if ever that Malaysia couldnt fill; T-129B Atak, AW-159 Wildcat with Spike NLOS, the AH-1S transferred from Jordan to PH is actually a “Tzefa” variant and should be able to use Spikes as well (they were never fitted with those as it was only used to prepare Filipino pilots for the T-129B.), and A109E Power Light Attack Heli with APKWS rockets.

Of course I welcome Malaysia’s entry to the Japanese TT but hopefully the Philippines isnt forgotten. Still, if it comes down to it, if the Philippines cant be added to the Japanese TT, United Korea is a good alternative, although MAPHILINDO wouldve been a lot cooler.

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While they’ll probably come in the future, I reckon Malaysia was considered mainly for their top tier aircraft, since they use the unique Su-30MKM, while the Filipino air force only uses F-16s no? (Correct me if I’m wrong) and because it’s too early for an Indonesian rafale, so they want a new top tier aircraft for Japan

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iirc the Philippines paused their order of F-16s. They mainly use the FA-50 for now.

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Would make for a nice general addition then, wouldn’t have to he tied to a subtree

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FCK1 and FA-50 are equally probable now, and that’s unnerving sometimes.
I want both.

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Technically the MRF Acquisition Program still hasnt conclusively revealed a winner. Our Dept. of National Defense (DND) is still working on securing the loan needed to buy it, just that Philippine procurement laws is strictly prohibitive on using loans so he has to work it out with the Dept of Finance - its expected a contract will be signed by yearend. From what I know only Sweden has expressed that its willing to loan the program 100%.

There are 3 MRFs being considered right now, first is the F-16V Block 70/72 from the US, second is the Gripen E/F from Sweden, and third is the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 5 from the UK. From the scant hints told by officials, its most likely going to be the Gripen E/F but its a close tie with the F-16V Block 70/72.

For now the interim fighter is the KAI FA-50PH with an additional 12 recently contracted for the BVR capable Block 20/70 variants. Whats taking the MRF Program so long tho is that aside from the prohibitive usage of loans for defense acquisitions, the DND actually wants it to be a complete package with AWACS and Tankers.

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What will be todays blog?

  • Tank
  • Plane
  • Boat
  • Heli
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Huffs copium
Im going to wake up to a FV101 Scorpion devblog


I cope on an New Tornado for Germany

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Premium coastal boat )))

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I hope something from China,Pakistan or Greece

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o7 may the gods shine upon you