Denmark confirmed it will purchase 27 F-35s in a deal worth more around $3 billion U.S.
As Aaron Mehta of Defense News pointed out, the news was not unexpected, since the Danish government announced in early May its recommendation to buy the F-35A.
But the sale comes at a good time for Lockheed as the Canadian government looks to the Super Hornet as an interim fighter jet for the RCAF.
Denmark had originally planned to buy 48 aircraft but scaled that back because of money issues.
Lockheed Martin issued this statement Thursday:
“Lockheed Martin is honored by the trust and confidence the Danish government continues to show in the F-35 program with the approval to purchase the F-35 Lightning II. We stand ready to accommodate Denmark’s decision and will continue to work with the U.S. government and the F-35 Joint Program Office to support the procurement of the F-35. Additionally, we will continue to work with Danish Industry on F-35 production and sustainment. The projected industrial opportunities with the F-35 will bring long term economic benefits to Denmark for decades to come.”
