6.7.19

NS to build Shark replacement, the F-20

The head of the NS armed forces Zeppelin has launched the NS Future Fighter (NSFF) programme which will (hopefully) produce the replacement for the F-10S Shark 2100 towards the middle of the next decade. The aircraft will be known as the F-20 and will rival the Clone K45 in terms of agility and systems integration it is claimed.

Deliveries have just begun of the delayed F-10SNG which is the final development of the F-10 platform. The SNG features 3D thrust vectoring, an improved tactical suite and a new ECM system. The SNG will replace the remaining F-10ASEs which date from the Clone Wars.