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International press positively comments the Italian decision to reduce aircraft purchase

London, United Kingdom - The Government adopted great measures to reduce deficit

The reduction to 90 aircraft operated by Italian Government and declared last days by the heads of Defence ministry received many positive comments by international press. The original order included the purchase of 131 new generation aircraft LM F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter for a total price of 15 billion dollars. The order has been decreased to 90 aircraft in both the available versions:...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1137803
Rome, Italy, 02/17/2012 11:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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