World Affairs Board - View Single Post - Should US Export F-22?

Dago · 06-13-2007, 17:31 PM

We'll, at current procurement figures, I don't see any country operating the F-22 besides the United States. However, if enough resources were pooled, and widespread effort was made of procurement of a number of different countries then it may be affordable. Regardless, it would have to overcome many, many hurdles for such a export to be viable. Such as, domestic economical concerns over development, production and integration of systems and sub-systems and inherit backlash from lack of domestic involvement. The weighing of RISK-VS-NEED from the Pentagon. What policy would shape exporting the F-22? In response to what threat-environment? How much of a need would justify the possibility of jeopardizing a number of technological advantages, not purely from the military side aspect, but from the ability of the Defense industry to maintain and monopolize of such R&D achievements and the possible consequences of such knowledge becoming more wide-spread.

PROS-VS-CONS. As of now, with the current lack of threat environment and lack of financial flexibility capability makes it not much of a reality. However, personally, from my stand-point, I'd like to see Japan make a effort at the Raptor. As well as the United Kingdom, eventually. For a few reasons, (1) The ability of Japan, the second largest economy in the world and largest in Asia, have the ability to maintain and project independent of the United States which would enable us to loosen our commitments over any possible confrontation with China. With Japan being more then capable of being independent. (2) For the United Kingdom, th only other country besides the United States that is able to strategically project and well rounded to have a front-line fighter such as the F-22. However, considerations would have to be taken into account of the growing trend of British Defense industry more along the lines of European procurement with France, Germany, and other EU members.

As of now, though, no I don't think the F-22 should be exported. There isn't the need and frankly the full advantages of the F-22 shouldn't be exported. 2015. Sure. Depending on how the World looks.

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Dago Patron Join Date: 02-23-06 Posts: 253 Country:	We'll, at current procurement figures, I don't see any country operating the F-22 besides the United States. However, if enough resources were pooled, and widespread effort was made of procurement of a number of different countries then it may be affordable. Regardless, it would have to overcome many, many hurdles for such a export to be viable. Such as, domestic economical concerns over development, production and integration of systems and sub-systems and inherit backlash from lack of domestic involvement. The weighing of RISK-VS-NEED from the Pentagon. What policy would shape exporting the F-22? In response to what threat-environment? How much of a need would justify the possibility of jeopardizing a number of technological advantages, not purely from the military side aspect, but from the ability of the Defense industry to maintain and monopolize of such R&D achievements and the possible consequences of such knowledge becoming more wide-spread. PROS-VS-CONS. As of now, with the current lack of threat environment and lack of financial flexibility capability makes it not much of a reality. However, personally, from my stand-point, I'd like to see Japan make a effort at the Raptor. As well as the United Kingdom, eventually. For a few reasons, (1) The ability of Japan, the second largest economy in the world and largest in Asia, have the ability to maintain and project independent of the United States which would enable us to loosen our commitments over any possible confrontation with China. With Japan being more then capable of being independent. (2) For the United Kingdom, th only other country besides the United States that is able to strategically project and well rounded to have a front-line fighter such as the F-22. However, considerations would have to be taken into account of the growing trend of British Defense industry more along the lines of European procurement with France, Germany, and other EU members. As of now, though, no I don't think the F-22 should be exported. There isn't the need and frankly the full advantages of the F-22 shouldn't be exported. 2015. Sure. Depending on how the World looks. Last edited by Dago : 06-13-2007 at 18:05 PM.