The government needs to finalize the purchase of the US fighter jet, the F35, as soon as possible otherwise the price will soar as many other countries are now pledging to boost their defence spending and are likely to be buying more fighters.
But the problem is an initiative which is collecting signatures in an effort to stop the purchase.
There have been calls to stop the effort. The defence minister, Viola Amherd, is calling for campaigners to withdraw the initiative.
In the meantime, one national MP, Mauro Tuena, says the government should sign the contract for the planes now – securing the price – but then sell the planes if the subsequent vote passes.
He says there’s likely to be a big demand for the jets and there’ll be no issues of selling them on if necessary.
The idea is gaining support from other MPs.
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