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ZAGREB, Dec 8 (Hina) – Defence Minister Mario Banozic said on Tuesday that the government would decide on the procurement of fighter jets at the beginning of 2021 and that a contract to that effect could be signed in late 2021.
During his visit to the city of Petrinja today, Minister Banozic recalled that the interdepartmental commission had five more days to make its recommendation on offers forwarded to Croatia regarding its plan to provide the air force with 12 fighter jets.
Croatia has received four offers. The United States is offering the new F-16 Block 70, Sweden is offering the new Gripen C/D model, while France and Israel are offering used aircraft – Dessault Rafale and F-16 Block 30 respectively.