Germany Blocks Sale of Typhoons to Saudi Arabia
Germany's refusal to sell 48 Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia could result in the loss of 6,000 defense jobs and a decade-long delay in producing homebuilt fighter jets for Britain, according to sources.
Diplomatic Battle with Germany
Efforts led by National Security Adviser Sir Tim Barrow to convince Germany to lift its veto on the sale are reportedly "going nowhere." The Germans are concerned that the jets may be used to bomb Yemen.
France Eyes Massive Investment
With the Saudi deal in jeopardy, France is now in line to potentially secure a major investment by selling their Rafale fighter jets to the Saudis instead.
Risk to UK's Combat Air Industrial Base
A warning circulated in Whitehall states that there is a £15 billion risk to the UK's combat air industrial base. If Typhoon production lines close without further orders and the planned GCAP fighter isn't ready until the 2030s, thousands of jobs could be lost.
Thousands of Jobs at Stake
Over 6,000 people are directly employed by the Typhoon program, with an additional 28,000 in the supply chain. The potential loss of the Saudi deal puts these jobs at risk.
Exploring Other Export Markets
Although the Saudi deal is in jeopardy, there is still hope for other potential export markets for the Typhoon jets. Additionally, the UK could ramp up production in the event of a major conflict.
UK Remains Committed to Strategic Defense Relationship
The UK government has stated that it is committed to its defense relationship with Saudi Arabia, despite the current dispute over the Typhoon sale.
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