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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Norway delays F-35 purchase

F-35 Lightning IINorwegian defence minister Grete Faremo has informed the Norwegian parliament that the proposed programme for the purchase of F-35A Lightning IIs to replace its fleet of F-16s is to be “adjusted”.

Due to the programme’s importance to Norwegian industry with up to $5 billion (29 billion NOK) in offset, the country remains committed to F-35, said Faremo.

As a result of the programme adjustment, the first operational aircraft will arrive two years later than planned in 2018 with four training aircraft bought in 2016.

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