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🪂 Just had a look at my #skydive equipment:
📆 Harness: DOM 06/1998
📅 Reserve: DOM 06/2001
📆 AAD: Expires 05/2026
Ok, main #canopy is newer but the rest is ancient! I got all of that in used but well maintained condition some years ago and as my first own system it was fine and all. I mean, I like vintage #aircraft and stuff but seriously... it is time. I refuse to get a new AAD for that rig, so the date is set! ⌛
#Fallschirmspringen #Fallschirm #sports #Sport #outdoor #Draußen #avgeek #aviation

Is there a #European #fighter jet that could end reliance on US & its F-35?

#Portugal & #Canada considering buying #Swedish JAS 39 #Gripen E/F as replacement for #American #F-35 due to concerns over kill switch. Is it a viable alternative?

Gripen is less expensive than F-35. Estimated operating cost of between $4,700 & $7,000 an hour compared to F35’s $33,000 to $40,000 an hour.

euronews.com/next/2025/04/16/i

Is there a European fighter jet that could replace reliance on the US' F-35?
euronews · Is Sweden's Gripen fighter jet the answer to Europe's F-35 fears?Portugal and Canada are considering buying the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E/F as a replacement for the American F-35 due to concerns over a "kill switch". Is it a viable alternative?