First F-35A fighter jet to arrive in Belgium in coming months after delays

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Lockheed Martin announced that after a number of delays, the first F-35A fighter jet will arrive in Belgium in the coming months. This aircraft will be part of a general order for 34 fighters, which was concluded as part of the modernization program of the country's Air Force.

In 2018, Belgium selected the American F-35A as its main combat aircraft and signed a contract worth 3.6 billion euros (about 4.1 billion US dollars) for the supply of more than two dozen such vehicles manufactured in the United States. This step is aimed at replacing outdated fighter jets and significantly increasing the combat capabilities of the Belgian Air Force.

The delivery of the first aircraft will be an important stage in the implementation of the program, which includes not only the purchase of equipment, but also pilot training, technical staff training and the creation of the necessary infrastructure.