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March 3, 2024 | International, Aerospace

Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/03/01/finland-approves-construction-of-patrias-f-35-assembly-facility/

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