Belgium wants additional F-35 jets to be ‘as European as possible,’ says defense minister

stlbeacon.org - 2/14/2026

As part of discussions between Belgium and US giant Lockheed Martin for a potential deal covering 11 additional F-35A fifth-generation fighter jets, Brussels is pushing hard for hefty domestic industrial returns, according to the country’s defense minister.

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