“Gee! I wonder who got the French thinking about that?”
The Germans are looking to buy nuclear-capable strike aircraft. The Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-18F are in the running. When it was reported that nuclear-capability was the key requirement it made sense why the F-35A was dismissed from the running. That only left the question as to why the Rafael was not being considered. Well, it looks like the French just woke up. The French never miss an opportunity at a foreign arms sale.
The Tornadoes currently operated by the Germans are nuclear capable.
Thanks! I was half joking but I appreciate the serious response and it makes good sense.