Post by zen9 on Dec 12, 2016 12:40:32 GMT
So at the moment the EU has a mix of P3 Orion, and Atlantique. With the US stomping ahead with the P8.
Either the EU fosues on a new MPA type using say the Airbus type used for tankers, or it has to accept someone elses airframe and possibly it's internal systems.
However, here is scope for say a deal with Japan. Their effort is much more focused on the role and has potential to be part of a package of deals to build a closer relationship with a key ally in the Far East.
There is also the issue of a smaller, cheaper MPA for use over shallow waters, which might offset extre-Europa purchase of the large MPA.
Either the EU fosues on a new MPA type using say the Airbus type used for tankers, or it has to accept someone elses airframe and possibly it's internal systems.
However, here is scope for say a deal with Japan. Their effort is much more focused on the role and has potential to be part of a package of deals to build a closer relationship with a key ally in the Far East.
There is also the issue of a smaller, cheaper MPA for use over shallow waters, which might offset extre-Europa purchase of the large MPA.
