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Italy is one of the assembly sites for the f35
The F-35 is made by Lockheed Martin Corp, with companies including Northrop Grumman Corp, United Technologies Corp’s Pratt & Whitney and BAE Systems Plc also involved.However, Trenta said she saw merit in stretching out the purchases in order to free up resources for investments in European defense projects.
Some 5-Star officials said last year that Italy should cancel the order for the fighters altogether, but Trenta made clear she had reservations about this.
“No one is hiding the fact we have always been critical ... In view of the existing contracts signed by the previous government, we are carrying out a careful assessment that exclusively considers the national interest,” she said.
The 5-Star Movement formed a populist coalition government last month with the far right League party.
Italy is one of the assembly sites for the f35