denel
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converting to aesa is not easy - you have redo entire integration cycle and related upgrades. in my opinion asm is a POC - lessons to be learnt and that does not mean an aircraft will be delivered but rather a concept with proofs to back it up.The cheapest and most cost effective solution for marching towards a self sufficient orce alive to challenges is to convert block 1 and 2 to aesa.
This is far more cheaper than buying a new aircraft or even opting for a new bomber platform
And also that will utilize existing platforms to full potential even when azm delivers in a decade