Report recommends that Finland start Hornet replacement in next decade

A Finnish working group has recommended that Finland start a search for a new fighter to replace its Hornets starting from 2017-18.

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A winner should be selected by the early 2020s so that the existing fighter can be retired before its planned service life expires in 2030.

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