wanderer1984 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 39 minutes ago, boltondiver said: I think you’ve missed the point! The EU will still trade with us, even though we are out on the 31st. More than 5,000 BAE Systems employees directly support the Typhoon programme in the UK, supporting a further 10,000 jobs in the UK economy as a whole. Work will commence in 2021 at BAE Systems’ sites in Lancashire, maintaining continuity of Typhoon production through to the mid-2020s and sustaining high-value engineering roles in the North of England. The new aircraft will join the existing German Air Force Typhoon fleet from the mid-2020s and will be equipped with the latest technology, including an advanced electronically-scanning radar. The combat air sector delivers £6 billion of revenue to the UK every year and is responsible for 87% of the nation’s defence exports, a significant proportion of which comes from Typhoon. Few areas of Government spending deliver such impactful economic returns – export sales of Typhoon have already returned more than double the UK Government’s £12 billion investment in the programme to the UK economy. Excellent news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I'm surprised the Germans are forking out for new aircraft, surely they'd just be better waiting until the EU forces all the Member States to merge their forces into an EU army, that's 100% happening shortly. Then the cost would be split, and should save them a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, wanderer1984 said: The EU will still trade with us, even though we are out on the 31st. More than 5,000 BAE Systems employees directly support the Typhoon programme in the UK, supporting a further 10,000 jobs in the UK economy as a whole. Work will commence in 2021 at BAE Systems’ sites in Lancashire, maintaining continuity of Typhoon production through to the mid-2020s and sustaining high-value engineering roles in the North of England. The new aircraft will join the existing German Air Force Typhoon fleet from the mid-2020s and will be equipped with the latest technology, including an advanced electronically-scanning radar. The combat air sector delivers £6 billion of revenue to the UK every year and is responsible for 87% of the nation’s defence exports, a significant proportion of which comes from Typhoon. Few areas of Government spending deliver such impactful economic returns – export sales of Typhoon have already returned more than double the UK Government’s £12 billion investment in the programme to the UK economy. Excellent news Eurofighter Think about it See if you can spot the obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spider said: Eurofighter Think about it See if you can spot the obvious No chance, its beyond him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, Sweep said: I'm surprised the Germans are forking out for new aircraft, surely they'd just be better waiting until the EU forces all the Member States to merge their forces into an EU army, that's 100% happening shortly. Then the cost would be split, and should save them a few quid. Yep, it is happening. No one can say when but it is happening. FACT! Maybe so. I am still not sure why this is such a bad thing in reality. As the shit hot country we are we will boss the new EU army anyway surely? But what about the Navy and Airforce? Do we keep them in the UK or not because it is only the army mentioned again and again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer1984 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Spider said: Eurofighter Think about it See if you can spot the obvious I'm seeing big bucks, long contracts and jobs for the north. A service BAE have been producing for years. A sign that the EU will still provide the UK with contacts. Yes it strengthens their Air Force but it strengthens our economy. You think if BAE turned it down or lost the bid they wouldn't have been built elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, wanderer1984 said: I'm seeing big bucks, long contracts and jobs for the north. A service BAE have been producing for years. A sign that the EU will still provide the UK with contacts. Yes it strengthens their Air Force but it strengthens our economy. You think if BAE turned it down or lost the bid they wouldn't have been built elsewhere? This is a thread about the EU Where do you think all this money is coming from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) I can guarantee you - the Eurofighter contract is nothing to do with the EU. If anything, it's proof that we have always been able to sign contracts with other European countries, regardless of the EU. Edited November 22, 2020 by Cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer1984 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, Spider said: This is a thread about the EU Where do you think all this money is coming from? Yes it's about the EU.. My point is Germany in the EU is providing the UK out of the EU with a massive contract and job stability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, Cheese said: I can guarantee you - the Eurofighter contract is nothing to do with the EU. If anything, it's proof that we have always been able to sign contracts with other European countries, regardless of the EU. Never thought I'd say this but well done. You're certainly in a good position to know about this. Is your job safe after Brexit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, wanderer1984 said: Yes it's about the EU.. My point is Germany in the EU is providing the UK out of the EU with a massive contract and job stability. Which they would have done regardless. This was always happening. Your inference is that this happened Despite the EU, not because of an alliance that was formed as part of the EU. You need to just do some reading up on Eurofighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer1984 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Spider said: Which they would have done regardless. This was always happening. Your inference is that this happened Despite the EU, not because of an alliance that was formed as part of the EU. You need to just do some reading up on Eurofighter. It seems to me they won the bid... Nothing guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, wanderer1984 said: It seems to me they won the bid... Nothing guaranteed. When ? 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer1984 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Spider said: When ? 😁 It was announced earlier this month... Did you miss that bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, wanderer1984 said: It was announced earlier this month... Did you miss that bit? You are precious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Never thought I'd say this but well done. You're certainly in a good position to know about this. Is your job safe after Brexit ? Not quite sure what you mean by "well done", or me being in a "good position to know about this"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cheese said: Not quite sure what you mean by "well done", or me being in a "good position to know about this"? I meant via your job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 3 hours ago, miamiwhite said: I don't follow that person son, just saw it earlier. You sure? Don't you follow north of 8000 people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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miamiwhite Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, mickbrown said: You sure? Don't you follow north of 8000 people? Stalker alert. For the record, over 12k follow me, but you already know that John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer1984 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, Spider said: You are precious. Nothing else to add then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Stalker alert. For the record, over 12k follow me, but you already know that John. John? 😀 How do you possibly have time to follow over 8k people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 minute ago, mickbrown said: John? 😀 How do you possibly have time to follow over 8k people? I follow a select few on a daily basis, but if folk follow me, then I'll be courteous and 'follow' them back....use your brains fella 😄 🤣 😂 I must have a thousand sets of eyes reading every single article online and spend a trillion hours a day on there by your reckoning John 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: I follow a select few on a daily basis, but if folk follow me, then I'll be courteous and 'follow' them back....use your brains fella 😄 🤣 😂 I must have a thousand sets of eyes reading every single article online and spend a trillion hours a day on there by your reckoning John 😄 Aye, alright Brian😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted November 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted November 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: I follow a select few on a daily basis, but if folk follow me, then I'll be courteous and 'follow' them back....use your brains fella 😄 🤣 😂 I must have a thousand sets of eyes reading every single article online and spend a trillion hours a day on there by your reckoning John 😄 Dunno how you manage that your timeline must be like a news ticker on meth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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