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Fighter Decision Delayed Once More

October 23 2009

Denmark

The Danish government has again postponed a decision on its fighter replacement program, reports the Copenhagen Post.

Defense Minister Soren Gade said he had hoped there would be a choice made this summer, but now expects an agreement would be reached no sooner than early 2010.

The program involves the purchase of 25-35 aircraft to replace the air force's aging F-16s, Gade said.

A report published earlier this year, saying that the F-16s still had significant service left...

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