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Australia and the JSF program

Canberra, Australia - Minister Nelson aims at PSFD signature

Australian Defense Minister, Brendan Nelson, congratulating with his US counterpart Robert Gates, fixed an appointment at the Washington's USA-Australia forum next December, where Canberra will state its intention to carry on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The Government has just given the green light to the new F-35 JSF fighter, called "Lightning II", which is destined to replace old Tornados....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 69011
Rome, Italy, 11/13/2006 15:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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