Question NW779 to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

Marais, Mr S to ask the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

Whether (a) she and/or (b) Armscor considered discussion with (i) Lockheed Martin, (ii) the Royal Air Force and (iii) the United States Air Force for support to acquire new and/or very well-maintained aircraft so that the Republic can have a serviceable fleet of at least six to seven aircraft; if not, why not; if so, what can be expected from such discussion ?