The Danish Prime minister and defense minister Denmark confirmed today the Danish government recommendation to buy 27 F-35A Lightning II aircraft for the F-16A/B Fighter Replacement Program (FRP). The three competitors have submitted bids for 24, 30 and 36 aircraft to the Danish ministry of defense Project Office. Denmark had originally sought bids for up to 48 aircraft to replace the Danish Air Force’s aging F-16s, acquired in the 1980s. The program is expected to cost $4.5 billion.
Although Denmark invested $291 million in becoming a partner in the JSF program, so far the aircraft was not selected for the Royal Danish Air Force. Part of an ongoing process that began in 2005, the recent announcement reaffirms the Danish plan to buy the plane, following the downselection process through open competition. The Joint Strike Fighter was evaluated by the Danes, against the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Eurofighter Typhoon.
from Defense Update: http://ift.tt/1NrseQv
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