The Dutch Aerospace Cluster, a group of Netherlands-based companies that wish to participate in the Joint Strike Fighter, has told the Dutch government that "it is prepared to make a substantial contribution to the Dutch government in the total development, production and maintenance process" of the aircraft. The Netherlands is due to decide on 18 January whether to join the JSF systems development and demonstration phase, requiring an $800 million investment, or select another fighter, such as the Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon or Saab/BAE Systems Gripen.
Source: Flight International
