In practical terms, we have reaffirmed our commitment to build the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers; the future fast-jet fleet will comprise the more capable Joint Strike Fighter and Typhoon; we will develop multirole brigades to be able to conduct the full range of tasks with our ground forces; and we will be capable of deploying a modernized all-arms force into the field up to 30,000 strong. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The F-16, he added, "is unquestionably the most cost-effective multirole plane available, but just having a small number doesn't allow for a traditional air force." ❋ Nathan Hodge (2011)
"That's a bare minimum level of air power that allows for a basic air patrol and intercept capability, but it's not the same as having a large fleet of multirole planes that can be tasked with air combat, ground attack, reconnaissance, and other jobs." ❋ Nathan Hodge (2011)
The leading edge of its air power is the advanced Russian Su-27/30 fighter, of which it has 150 planes, followed by more than 100 indigenously produced J-11s, based on the Su-27 model, and nearly 200 multirole J-10s, which have both air-combat and ground-attack capabilities. ❋ Michael Auslin (2011)
Mr. Gilani also secured the delivery of 50 JF-17 multirole fighter jets. ❋ Dan Blumenthal (2011)
The leading edge of its airpower is the advanced Russian Su-27/30 fighter, of which it has 150 planes, followed by more than 100 indigenously produced J-11s, based on the Su-27 model, and nearly 200 multirole J-10s, which have both air-combat and ground-attack capabilities. ❋ Michael Auslin (2011)
John Cornyn (R., Texas) and Robert Menendez (D., N.J.) introduced a bill that would require the Obama administration to sell Taiwan 66 new F-16C/D multirole fighter jets, which are made by Lockheed Martin Corp. ❋ Nathan Hodge (2011)
Boeing's offer of a "tankerized" version of its 767 commercial aircraft was preferred over a larger aircraft proposed by EADS that would have been a version of the Airbus MRTT, a multirole military aircaft based on the A330 commercial airliner. ❋ David Pearson (2011)
Still in the pipeline is India's planned $10 billion purchase of 126 multirole combat aircraft for its air force. ❋ Yochi J. Dreazen (2010)
Each helicopter was configured for a multirole mission. ❋ Vince Flynn (2010)
The warplanes capable of transporting and using the bomb include new generation U.S. stealth aircraft such as the B-2 bomber and the F-35 Lightning II (multirole Joint Strike Fighter), capable of penetrating air defenses and delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Navy and Air Force planners papered over their modernization trap by concocting two virtual development out-year programs - the Air Force's multirole fighter (MRF) and the ❋ Unknown (2009)
Total order intake for the company, which also makes the Rafale multirole combat fighter, in 2008 was €5.82 billion ($7.85 billion), down 7% from a year earlier. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Not specific which country purchased those multirole fighter jet (18/08) 2. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Last month in Zhuhai, the Russians delivered the first of 45 SU-30 multirole fighter aircraft purchased by Beijing for about $2 billion. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Australia has budgeted US$13,9 billion for signup 100 multirole fighter jets until 2014. ❋ Unknown (2008)
