Belgium Could Delay F-35 Acceptance Over Block 4 Upgrade Delays

Tony Osborne August 03, 2023
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Credit: Lockheed Martin
Belgium’s government will reportedly delay acceptance of its first two Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters over the late-running integration of the Block 4 upgrade. Brussels may put the delivery of the aircraft on hold for at least six months until the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) upgrade...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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