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Friday, February 15, 2013

JSF jet does not fit in revised Dutch defence strategy, says institute

F-35 Lightning II |An armed forces which includes the controversial JSF jet fighter is the least attractive scenario for the future of the Dutch military, according to an assessment by the Clingendael institute.

The institute, which specialises in international relations, has drawn up four options for the armed forces, only one of which includes the JSF, Nos television reports on Thursday.

The Netherlands has committed to buying two test planes and defence minister Jeanine Hennis will take a final decision on replacing the F-16s with the JSF at the end of this year.

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