Cabinet approves new fighter jets

A proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the Minister of Defence to purchase multirole fighter jets and associated weapons, had been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister Rajitha Senaratne today said.

He said approval was given to obtain Expressions Of Interest from interested aircraft manufacturers, associated manufacturers and authorised Government agents on the Government to Government basis purchasing.

“The fighter aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) have been aging and it is required to maintain them updated due to the importance of maintaining the oceanic security and being prepared for any unexpected threat,” he told the Cabinet news briefing.

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