1/5 🧵#Turkey's #defense industry is rapidly developing the TF-X #fighter. Arguably, this generates some interesting questions. Thread below....
https://twitter.com/tdefenceagency/status/1611987821388070913
2/5 Both #Turkey's TF-X and #England's #Tempest future #fighter began in 2015. #Defense industry leader, #BAE, is significantly involved in both projects. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAE_Syste….
3/5 TF-X prototype rollout is scheduled Mar 2023. The #Tempest? Four years later. Given the similar start date, TF-X is moving extremely fast. Odd, given #BAE is on both. Why is TF-X so fast? aerotime.aero/articles/31632…
4/5 Given the rapid developmental pace for the TF-X, #Turkey's #S300 purchase may seem suspect to pessimists; perhaps a ruse to exit their expensive F-35 commitment. Those defense funds are now freed up for the TF-X, their own asset. Not certain... but it's possible.
5/5 Regardless of why, #Turkey is tracking to have their own future generation #fighter. One they'll likely offer on the international market. Another boost for their #DefenseIndustry.
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