We talk about days, weeks or months. Others about years or decade of delays.
One example, the FCAS project of Germany. 9 years just for CDP with an ending of the whole project.
They are not able to do this to Iran. USA wants to quit Iran war as soon as possible. The main targets are Russia and China. A long lasting war with Iran is a nightmare for USA and a mission impossible for Israel.
What do they need to build one?
Maybe the political/company will?
Maybe money? Maybe innovation. Maybe employees? Maybe experience (must not be from inside Baykar). I can’t see big hurdles except time.
That’s what I said.
The point is , I want to prefer a more integrated system than a “plug-on” system. @boredaf stated out, that this kind of system are suitable on a battlefield system.
As mich as I like the idea and system at all, I want to see a more „Transformers“ -like mechanic system, not an add on or plug-in system.
For example, the radar on the roof of the truck, should be retractable.