coalition parties CDA, PvdA and Christian Union still argue about whether the Netherlands early next year, two test aircraft should purchase the type Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Consultations between the group leaders and defense specialists, in the presence of CDA De Vries Secretary of Defense, Thursday has not led to an agreement.
PvdA and Christian Union asked this autumn to postpone the decision, with a value of over 250 million euros to complete. They want a comparison between the American JSF and Swedish competitor Saab Gripen carefully assess, then the manufacturers involved visits, the General Court to enable and hold hearings.
A motion on the two coalition parties can count on a majority Room. Many MPs believe that the delivery of test equipment inevitably leads to the purchase of the JSF to replace the obsolete F-16 fighter jet. The government has earmarked 5.7 billion for this.
The CDA-Secretary of State for side is - supported by party members in the House - against postponement. He wants Dutch pilots quickly become familiar with the JSF, the favorite of the Air Force. He also warned of U.S. financial sanctions side.
De Vries will the U.S. government and JSF builder Lockheed quickly make inquiries about the consequences of any delay.
The coalition parties will consider next week again at a high level. De Vries what he should say in the U.S. has managed to achieve. Also, the minister of the Court still must convince him that the Swedish competition seriously. De Vries Saab accused of providing false, negative information.
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