I feel Poland and Finland should be bolstered to prevent a repeat of the Ukraine. I hope Finland bulks up its army capabilities, not just options in the air.

I’m sorry, MSphere, but SARH shots from a single seat MiG-29 is never going to be easy. Wishful thinking R-27ER is significant factor.

Argentina is rife with corruption and rather than using loans to improve things is wasting the money. And their repayment track record is horrible. Basically, they are bad partners.

And Brazil had to swallow a big pill going for Gripen. Buying into EF would be like swallowing a 2-liter bottle.

R-11, R-13 and R-25 are much larger than J85, producing far more thrust. The only reason F-5 is considered in the same weight class is because the MiG-21 in every form has been overweight. Consider how old the design and its amazing its even around. F-5 airframes were built with portability in mind, lightweight and quick assembly with tools found in a field workshop.

R-11 approx. 2400 pounds
R-13 & R-25 approx. 2700 pounds
J85-21 approx. 750 pounds

The introduction of J-10 is better than Gripen for the UK. Bigger, less sophisticated targets if things ever get nasty.

Would Czech L-159A combat trainers be effective over rebel territory? It seems like they would provide some relief to the Su-25 fleet. Good price. Cheap enough if they are lost its much less of an asset to lose. They could focus on refurbishment of Su-25’s to fire Western standoff munitions.

The mini-JSTARS is cute and all, but it looks too cramped. I’d much rather have a stubby short body than a long cylinder. Too little leg room. I want 3-dimensional holograms displaying battle space. Glow in the dark marker writing on see-through dry erase boards. The epitome of the Star Wars rebel attack command station. Perhaps this is more plausible with a Flying Wing? Anyone?

Cute and cuddly like a BAe 146, only with twin engines and a legitimate ramp.