The British Harrier GR-9A is are similar in configuration to the U.S. Marine Corps’ AV-8B night attack version. Their ground attack capabilities are similar and the two also share a common engine. Photo: UK MOD
Navy, Corps Buying Decommissioned U.K. Harriers -- Navy Times
The Navy and Marine Corps have agreed to buy Britain’s entire decommissioned fleet of 74 Harrier jump jets, along with engines and spare parts — a move expected to help the Corps operate Harriers into the mid-2020s and provide extra planes to replace aging two-seat F-18D Hornet strike fighters.
Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich, chief of the Navy’s Supply Corps, confirmed the two-part deal last week during a conference in New York sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch in association with Defense News.
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More News On The US Navy/Marines Puying Britain's Harrier Fleet
US to buy ex-British Harriers -- Defense Web
US Marines 'to buy all UK harriers ' -- Defence Management
U.S. To Buy Decommissioned British Harrier Jets -- Defense News
U.S. Marine Corps Negotiates Buying Decommissioned British Harriers -- Defense-Update
My Comment: I suspect that the price to get these jets is going to be very cheap, but the message that it gives to the F-35 program is priceless.
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