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June 19, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Patria and Lockheed Martin have signed the first agreement within Finland´s F-35 direct industrial participation programme

The F-35's industrial participation solution in Finland creates strong competences via security of supply and is also significant for national economy

https://www.epicos.com/article/764866/patria-and-lockheed-martin-have-signed-first-agreement-within-finlands-f-35-direct

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