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F-35s: Italian Prime Minister to halve the order for Lockeed Martin's fighter aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Possible reduction from 90 to 45 examples
The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, could decide to halve the amount of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II it will purchase, passing from 90 to 45 examples. The cut, which is part of the spending review efforts, is expected to involve the planes to acquire after 2019, and will allow savings by more than 2 billion Euros. Recently South Korea has formally announced its decision...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1159745
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency