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The Czech Republic has decided to buy F-35 fighters

The value of the order will reach tens of billions of crowns and could be the most expensive military purchase in the recent history of the Czech Republic.

The Czech government has decided to equip the army with American F-35 fifth-generation fighters. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said this, Novinky reports on Wednesday, July 20.

“We have decided to start negotiations with our American partners on the acquisition of the F-35 fifth-generation supersonic multipurpose aircraft,” Fiala said.

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He also added that negotiations will be launched with Sweden on the acquisition of infantry fighting vehicles.

It is known that the Czech Republic is currently leasing from Sweden 12 Gripen C / D fighters in a single version and two in a double version. They have been involved several times to protect the airspace of NATO countries. The lease expires in 2027, but can be extended by two years.

In this regard, Czech Defense Minister Yana Chernokhova said that she wants to give the government military recommendations on how the Czech Republic should act in the future on the issues of supersonic aviation.

It is said that the number of Czech fighters may increase from the current 14 to 24. According to preliminary estimates by experts, the value of the order will reach tens of billions of crowns and may be the most expensive military purchase in recent history. of the Czech Republic.

“We cannot postpone the modernization of our army for even one day,” said Chernokhova.

It was previously known that Greece will buy F-35 fighter jets from the United States. At the same time, their estimated number was not called.

Canada also reportedly plans to buy 88 F-35s. The deal is worth 19 billion Canadian dollars ($15 billion).

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Source: korrespondent

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