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"Wikileaks" sources say that Belgium wants to purchase F-35 aircraft

Brussels, Belgium - The country will not participate to the production process

A news release stated that the Belgian government would be willing to buy F-35 military aircraft: in a meeting held October 16, 2009, defense minister Pieter De Crem had discussed the matter with the US ambassador to Brussels, claiming that despite being late to enter the production process of the aircraft as a partner, Belgium would be interested in purchasing the planes once realised, "Maybe in 2020." Currently...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133712
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2011 17:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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