The Royal Netherlands Air Force also sent 24 aircraft to Ukraine, while replacing them with 5th generation F-35 fighters

European country has formalized order for Lockheed Martin stealth aircraft that will operate alongside F-16s currently in service

The State Department has confirmed approval for a possible sale of the stealth aircraft in a $7.2 billion package

The country has already approved an order for 32 aircraft, but still needs final approval from the United States government to sign a contract

Aircraft continue to belong to the Royal Dutch Air Force and will only fly in NATO airspace. Training center will be opened soon

Supreme Council for National Defense selected Lockheed Martin's 5th generation fighter to bolster country's air force