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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Norway Seeks To Soothe U.S. Fears Over Fighter Contest

Norway is trying to soothe U.S. officials who fear the F-35 Lightning II will be squeezed from consideration for the Norwegian Armed Force’s (NAF) $8 billion fighter replacement program.

The F-35 is competing against the Swedish-built JAS Gripen-N for the 60-plane purchase, and a decision is expected by year’s end. Eurofighter pulled its Typhoon out of the running in late December.

The American government’s concern has been expressed in communications between the Pentagon and Norway’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) since Jan. 1, said a senior MoD source.

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1 comment:

  1. Anonymous15/1/08 22:42

    Notice tha Ambassados's comment; "If you don't buy our fighter we will not play with you anymore." The way to win friends and influence people.

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