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The Netherlands to buy second test Joint Strike Fighter jetThursday 21 April 2011 The Netherlands is to buy a second test JSF fighter jet, following a narrow vote in favour by MPs on Wednesday night. The fundamentalist SGP and Geert Wilders’ PVV sided with the ruling VVD and CDA to give the proposal a majority. The PVV had opposed the purchase during the election campaign but agreed to make the concession as part of its alliance agreement with the minority government. The cabinet has already agreed to leave the decision on whether or not to replace Dutch F16 jets with the JSF to the next government. The two test jets and the necessary pilot training are costing €270m, defence minister Hans Hillen said during the debate. © DutchNews.nl
Considering that this government has a majority of only 1 seat (if you count PVV as part of the government), I wouldn't say that "the Dutch" voted for this to happen. By pepe C | April 21, 2011 9:04 AM Good idea, Europe needs to defend itself against the new threats that are growing around the world now, all central EU countries need to maintain their forces and defences so I agree with this decession. By Andy | April 21, 2011 6:08 PM What about the EuroFighter Typhoon? Cheaper and developed in Europe. By Carlos | April 22, 2011 7:09 PM
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Unbelieveable that the Dutch are allowing this to happen. Heck, they even voted for this to happen! This was clearly part of the VVD's agenda from the beginning. I do not understand why any sensible reasonable country would intentionally choose for this.
By Bill | April 21, 2011 8:34 AM