Conversion of 2013€ to 2013$: 27000€ (2013) = 35600$ (2013)
Conversion 2013$ to 2019$: 38800$

So 27k€ in 2013 for the Rafale equate 39000$ CPFH (higher than an F-15)

Even if they have to manufacture in the US, it doesn’t mean that this would not impact their workforce in Sweden. A significant part of their staff (including operators) will have to be relocated (temporary or on more longer term) there to sustain the production activities. The only case where this would not happen is if they had gone through a local subcontractor. Think that they have Saab manufacturing methods, proprietary content and their own set of administrative rules for example.

regarding the above linked video, see also here: https://www.defensenews.com/smr/global-strike/

Video: Towbar Fails As A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion Is Being Loaded Onto A Ship

As it seems they failed to secure the towbar with a safety chain (could it be the one used to link both tractors?)

Source:
The Aviationist.com

The F-35 has superior roll rate characteristics with axis centered masses and small wing’s span. Given that at high roll rate forward distribution of weight and drag is also detrimental (excursion in yaw due to inertia), the short nosed/ axially centered mass/no canards F-35 is perfect in that domain (think also A-4). I am surprised that some are looking for potential flaws in that domain…

b/w thanks for the video FBW. Really interesting.

Instead of running after 1980’s TVC tech they should do the jump directly to fluidic vectoring and distributed propulsion (outlets). Much more bang for the buck.

Japan’s fleet of F-35s reportedly made 7 emergency landings before crash

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[*]Five of Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-35 jets reportedly made seven emergency landings prior to a crash somewhere in the Pacific Ocean last week, according to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun.
[*]The emergency landings occurred in flight tests between June 2017 and January 2019, The Mainichi reported, citing defense officials.
[*]The crashed F-35, which was assembled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagoya, Japan, was reportedly diagnosed with cooling and navigation system problems in June 2017 and August 2018.
[*]Four of the five F-35s with problems were also assembled by Mitsubishi.

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Source:
This is insider.com