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Belgium to Buy 11 Additional F-35 Fighter-Jets, 21 ‘Not Feasible’ at the Minute
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Belgium has formalized the purchase of eleven additional F-35 fighters from the American manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The contract, estimated at one billion euros, is part of an increase in Belgian military spending by 2034, for a total of 34 billion euros, relays Paris Match. To justify this choice, Defense Minister Theo Francken did not chew his words: "Poutine is not afraid of the Eurofighter, the Rafale or the Gripen. He is afraid of the F-…
Belgium doubles down on defence with €18B budget boost and 11 more F-35s
Belgium is stepping into a stronger, more militarily enhanced future in light of the threats this country and the rest of the EU nations are primarily facing from Russia. In the lead-up to the NATO summit in The Hague, the country is poised to significantly reinforce its military infrastructure, starting with the planned acquisition of 11 additional F-35 fighter jets, as reported by the Belga… Source
Parliament has closely followed the process for the purchase of fighter jets for years.The debate on the alleged fixed price also focuses on the role of the Security Commission.
The government will vote on Friday on the Defence Strategic Vision for the period 2026-34. Among the planned investments, is the acquisition of an additional 11 F-35, confirmed Minister Theo Francken on Wednesday in the House's commission. ...
Belgium to buy 11 additional F-35 fighter-jets, 21 ‘not feasible’ at the minute
Belgian defence minister Theo Francken's (Flemish nationalist N-VA) Strategic Defence Plan reveals the government’s intention of purchasing 11 additional F-35 fighter aircraft. Belgian economy Minister Clarinval confirmed the purchase that still needs to be formally ratified by the government on Tuesday.
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