Italy cuts F35 order

[steingar]

Their Defense minister says they will purchase 90 instead of the original 131, citing austerity measures. Story on the BBC.

 

[rainsux]

Given Italy's financial situation, I'm guessing that the order will be reduced
further.

 

[N801BH]

Given Italy's financial situation, I'm guessing that the order will be reduced
further.

I am betting they cancel all planes and the R&D cost share on the US taxpayers will skyrocket............