Denmark Pursues Alternatives to F-35
Denmark is looking to replace its fleet of F-16s. Four of them are seen here from a USAF KC-135 during the air campaign over Libya in 2011. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)
Denmark is looking to replace its fleet of F-16s. Four of them are seen here from a USAF KC-135 during the air campaign over Libya in 2011. (Photo: U.S. Air Force)

Faced with growing costs in the Lockheed Martin F-35 program, Denmark is reviewing its options for a new fighter and has invited Boeing (F/A-18 Super Hornet), Eurofighter (Typhoon) and Saab (Gripen E) to submit information for alternatives. A decision is due in 2015. Dassault (Rafale) may have been approached, but at the time of writing appeared unlikely to respond. The company has a history of not bidding on programs that it calculates have little chance of success.

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