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Chilean Air Force weighs F-35 as F-5 replacement, decision expected by 2030-2035

The Chilean Air Force (FACh) is evaluating options to replace its aging F-5 fleet, with the F-35 under consideration. The F-5s, in service since 1976, are projected to retire between 2030 and 2035. This signals a potential major procurement decision for Chile, though no formal commitment has been made.

BioBío Chile3 days agoCL, USCredibility 18%View source

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#f-35#f-5#air force#procurement#chile#defense modernization

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