Australia will Order 58 F-35 fighter jets

Government of Australia, on Wednesday, 04/23/2014, will announce plans to buy more than 58 units of F - 35 jet production Lockhed Martin Corp. Funds needed to purchase the fighter jet when it reaches USD11 million.

Information plans to buy dozens of fighter jets sent to the source in Washington and Canberra, told Reuters . Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, will be announced in the evening, Canberra time.

Advanced fifth - generation fighter F - 35 is produced ' S important contribution to national security,  "the source said.  "Jet fighter aircraft F - 35 will be a big boost to the defense capabilities of the intelligence, reconnaissance and aerial Australia.

Part of the planned purchase of 58 F - 35 fighter jet unit 14 has actually been approved in the year 2009. Units 14 advanced fighter aircraft to establish three operational squadrons and a training squadron for. Australia also consider increasing the amount of the purchase squadron of F - 35 fighter aircraft to replace the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.

Local media reported that the Australian additional safety equipment will increase the strength of the Australian Air Force fighter in the eyes of the world.

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