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Lockheed Martin Signs Contract for 64 F-35 Fighters With Finland
Lockheed Martin Signs Contract for 64 F-35 Fighters With Finland
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Finland has concluded the largest defense contract in its history with Lockheed Martin for the delivery of 64 F-35 fighters
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"The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to sign a procurement contract with the Government of the United States on Finland's next multi-role fighter. The fighter replacing the Hornet fleet's capability is the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II," the cabinet said in a statement.The deal entails the procurement of 64 F-35 fighters, various tailored weaponry, training and servicing solutions, and other related systems and maintenance services until the end of 2030.Finland will allocate over $10 billion toward the contract. The fighters are expected to be delivered in 2025-2030.In October 2020, the US Congress was notified about a possible deal with Finland on F-35s and related weapons and equipment. Apart from the F-35s, the Finnish Defense Ministry also considered four other options, including the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Saab Gripen.
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Lockheed Martin Signs Contract for 64 F-35 Fighters With Finland
13:33 GMT 10.12.2021 (Updated: 09:35 GMT 24.10.2022) HELSINKI (Sputnik) - Finland has concluded the largest defense contract in its history with Lockheed Martin for the delivery of 64 F-35 fighters, the Finnish Cabinet announced on Friday.
"The Government of Finland has 10 December 2021 authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to sign a procurement contract with the Government of the United States on Finland's next multi-role fighter. The fighter replacing the Hornet fleet's capability is the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II," the cabinet said in a statement.
The deal entails the procurement of
64 F-35 fighters, various tailored weaponry, training and servicing solutions, and other related systems and maintenance services until the end of 2030.
Finland will allocate over $10 billion toward the contract. The fighters are expected to be delivered in 2025-2030.
In October 2020, the US Congress was notified about a possible deal with Finland on F-35s and related weapons and equipment. Apart from the F-35s, the Finnish Defense Ministry also considered four other options, including the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Saab Gripen.