Japan secures cost cuts on US F-35 fighter jet programme
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TOKYO has secured cost cuts on support equipment for its next batch of six US F-35 stealth fighter aircraft of around US$100 million, according to sources and Japanese budget papers, on top of savings being finalised for all buyers of the high-tech jets.
The deal represents a rare case of Tokyo negotiating down the price of military hardware from its US ally and underscores progress for the Lockheed Martin Corp-run F-35 programme, which has faced criticisms over cost overruns and other problems.
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