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Japan: concluded the first step of the tender offer launched for its fleet renewal

Tokyo, Japan - Among participants Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Eurofighter

The Japanese defense ministry has closed today the tender called to choose the supplier of about 40 military aircraft and upgrade its fleet, currently composed of 362 units; the new aircraft will replace Boeing's F-4, in service since the early 80's. The minister said that today, deadline for submitting applications, received three bids from Lockheed Martin with the F-35, Boeing with its F/A-18...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1134183
Rome, Italy, 09/26/2011 12:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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