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Finland towards F-35 military aircraft

Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale also in competition

Finland's Air Force is facing the task of replacing 64 F-18 C/D aircraft produced by ex-US manufacturer McDonnell Douglas, acquired by Boeing. The government's evaluation team is reportedly looking at three European aircraft (Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale) and one US airplane. According to rumors in the national press, Helsinki would opt for Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter airplanes.Finland has initiated...

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Helsinki, Finland, 12/07/2021 15:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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