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To: SJSAMPLE
Here is the F-22J Japanese Raptor. ...but we still need to work out a security plan of the technology. The Japanese Raptor will be a customized variant of the U.S. variant, with its top-secret tech removed and replaced with an indigenous avionics suite, made by Sony, Toshiba and Mitsubishi Electric, like the AESA radar, ISR and nav/ comm systems, MAWS, HMD etc.
7 posted on 07/21/2009 8:29:00 AM PDT by myknowledge (F-22 Raptor: World's Largest Distributor of Sukhoi parts!)
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To: myknowledge

The problem lies in the high level of systems integration in both the F-22 and F-35.

A short time ago, Lock-Mart got into some disagreements with some F-35 partners (particularly Britain) because they wanted access to the systems software that controlled the F-35. Lock-Mart steadfastly refused to divulge that information, because it reveals A LOT of trade secrets. This limits the ability of partner nations to modify the F-35 with home-grown solutions.

I suspect similar issues will arise if the F-22 is ever allowed and offered for sale to allied nations.


8 posted on 07/21/2009 8:40:24 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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