The Czech Republic has ordered 24 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the country's air force. [Courtesy: Lockheed Martin]
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The Czech Republic has signed a $6.6 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin to purchase 24 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, marking its largest military acquisition.
This deal includes the advanced Block 4 configuration aircraft, along with personnel training, service, and logistical support, making the Czech Republic Air Force the 18th operator of the F-35.
Deliveries of the F-35s to the Czech Republic Air Force are expected to begin in 2031.
The Czech Republic has signed an agreement to purchase its first 24 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced.
The signed a letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) for the latest advanced Block 4 configuration aircraft is worth about $6.6 billion and represents the largest purchase made by the Czech military, ABC News reported.
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