JF-17 for EU countries with NATO STANDARD aircraft would really make USA
MAD.
A few days back there was an article where the The German Air Force was searching for new aircraft to replace their Tornado's. As far as Germany is concerned they do not want the F-35 not because they can not afford it but because they have already opted to make European 5th Gen Aircraft with France. They could also collaborate with UK or Turkey but these aircraft will be too late for replacing the Tornado's.
Looking at these concerns the German Air Force requested for EFT but the issue with that is they are not qualified (Certified) for a nuclear strike. This certification is in the hands of USA as they have to integrate their nuclear weapons. Some Experts are saying that USA will not allow EFT to get this Certification as they will potentially lose future F-35 orders. France and UK could potentially provide Germany and other European NATO members a Nuclear umbrella by allowing their nuclear arsenal certification. But this too requires USA to certify the aircraft as the components in these missiles are also of US origin. This is the reason why France has taken drastic measures to upgrade the chips and other components that are US by their own.
What is your say in this regard?
https://www.janes.com/article/82147...itar-restrictions-for-egypt-but-at-some-delay
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...-s-parts-in-its-weapons-systems-idUSKCN1LM2CK
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ication-to-tilt-german-jets-bid-idUSKBN1HW13J
https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/...cation-for-eurofighter-nuclear-role-1.6197084
Euro Jet 200 is available from UK.
Snecma M-88 is available from France.
Ukraine could also provide them with Engines.
All these engines by pass Russia and China and are domestic products of European Union Member States. So if any NATO member wishes to procure JF-17 they will only take the fuselage (Bare Frame) add any engine from one of these countries add any other system designed for EFT /GRIPEN/ RAFALE and they have a high end low cost aircraft.