8 mai 2020 | International, Aérospatial

Podcast: International Fighter Competitions

Jen DiMascio Tony Osborne Steve Trimble

On the heels of Germany's proposal to purchase both Eurofighter Typhoons and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets, Aviation Week editors Jen DiMascio, Tony Osborne and Steve Trimble discuss ongoing fighter competitions around the world on Check 6, highlighting one of the most dynamic markets in aerospace.

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/podcast-international-fighter-competitions

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