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Why Are Belgium’s F-35s Grounded? When a €5.6 Billion Jet Meets a Country Too Small to Fly It
Belgium has taken delivery of its first F-35s, yet the country cannot fully operate them: its airspace is simply too narrow for the aircraft’s advanced training needs. A €5.6 billion investment now faces unexpected structural constraints that raise pressing questions about capability, planning, and national readiness.
