필리핀, F-16V 40대 구입 협상중?

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소스의 신뢰도가 약간 의심스러워서 이 카테고리에.. 

필리핀과 미국과의 F-16V 40대 구매협상이 타결되기 직전이라고 합니다. 이게 사실이라면 그리펜이 가능성이 더 높아보였는데 바이퍼를 사야 미국의 정치경제적 영향력을 같이 가져올 수 있을 테니.. 

DEFENSE STUDIES: Philippines in Negotiation to Acquire 40 New F-16 Block 70 Viper Fighters (defense-studies.blogspot.com)

Philippines in Negotiation to Acquire 40 New F-16 Block 70 Viper Fighters

15 Agustus 2024

Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Viper (photo: F-16 Net)

In a significant development for the Philippines' defense capabilities a source deeply involved in foreign military sales FMS and foreign military financing FMF programs has revealed that the Department of National Defense DND is on the verge of acquiring 40 new multi-role fighters Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Viper from the United States.

According to the source negotiations between the Philippine government and the Pentagon have progressed to an advanced stage with both parties reportedly close to finalizing the deal.

While no official details have been released the potential acquisition of 40 F-16 block 70 vipers would align with the dnd's ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen the country's military forces.

Nevertheless, the strong interest in the F-16 block 70 Viper is not surprising ing this model has long been considered one of the top contenders for the PAF's modernization program and the focus now appears to be on finalizing the number of aircraft to be acquired.

One of the more surprising aspects of this development is the apparent disappearance of Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen from the conversation. 

It's possible that strategic logistical or financial considerations played a role in the DND's decision to focus more heavily on the F-16. 

Alternatively, there may have been behind-the-scenes developments in the negotiations that have yet to come to light.

The F-16 block 70 Viper with its state-of-the-art avionics AESA radar and enhanced survivability features would provide the PAF with a robust platform capable of executing a wide range of missions from air-to-air combat to Precision strike capabilities.

For now, while we wait for more concrete information this development is a promising indication of the direction the Philippines may be heading in its efforts to secure a more formidable and modern Air Force.

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궁극적으로 필리핀-미국 동맹을 맺고 미군을 다시 불러들일 생각이라면 F-16V를 사는 것이 가장 나은 선택이겠죠.

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FA-50도 12대만 살 수 있었는데 바이퍼를 40대라 ㄷㄷㄷ 미국이 지원을 빵빵하게 해 줄 모양입니다

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바이퍼 40대면, 중국을 상대로 꽤 위협적인 세력이 될 수 있을 것 같습니다.

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일본이나 미국이 E-2같은 조기경보기를 팔거나, 방공체계 정비를 해 준다면 더 위력적일 텐데요..

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네. 그렇네요! 근데 F-16V 40대에 E-2 조합이면, 그 주변국들이 긴장을 할지도 모르겠습니다.