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Norway purchases its first two F-35 aircraft of a total of 52

Oslo, Norway - The other ones will be delivered over the next few years

The minister of Defence of Norway Espen Barth Eide announced today, 15/06/2012, the purchase of the first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft of a total of 52, thanks to the parliament's support, which was given on Thursday. Eide declared that the two fighters will be delivered in 2015, and that another 50 will arrive two years later. The minister explained that the purchase is "A key milestone...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142225
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2012 16:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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