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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

First JSF fighter jet will cost the Netherlands €110m

Junior defence minister Jack de Vries The first test Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) jet will cost almost just under €110m which is within budget, says junior defence minister Jack de Vries in a letter to parliament on Monday, reports the Trouw.

The letter comes two days before MPs are to decide whether or not to approve the purchase of two JSF aircraft.

Selecting a replacement for the defence department’s current fleet of fighter jets is a long-running and controversial issue within the government.

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