Originally posted by Charlie252
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What I'm trying to put forward is my opinion that Ireland doesn't operate in a vacuum - so there are basic steps we can take, which would cost a fraction of the cost of operating our own fighter aircraft, but which would fundamentally improve our position.
A lot of these are steps which would have to be taken, in order to operate fighter aircraft effectively - they couldn't be achieved overnight & would require some investment of time and effort, yet some folks advocating the purchase of Gripens & L159's have totally glossed over them - or worse, said they could be dealt with afterwards.
They would improve our importance and our bargaining position - and as a result of that, other things like air transport/helicopter acquisition may be possible on more favorable terms. Quid pro quo.
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