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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For which country, US is not to sell F-35 fighter jets?
A
Russia
B
Turkey
C
Israel
D
Iran
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -WASHINGTON - German government leaders on Wednesday announced a deal to buy 35 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, a package pegged at $8.4 billion by the Pentagon in its offer from the summer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lockheed Martin is trying to hit a base unit cost of $77 Million for F-35A that will make it cheaper than many of the 4.5Gen fighters that are offered to India under MRFA tender for 114 jets but F-35A still has unusually high operating per hour costs that will make Indian Air Force wary of F-35A.

Detailed explanation-3: -Latest Updates. Germany aims to buy 35 F-35 stealth fighter jets in total, including missiles and other weapons and equipment, with the first eight aircraft to be delivered in 2026.

Detailed explanation-4: -Eventually, the company expects more than 550 F-35s will be stationed in Europe by 2030, to include U.S. Air Force squadrons based at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in England. Other European program participants include Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom.

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