Chile and the Purchase of F-35: The Million-Dollar Amount That Buries the Rumor of the World's Most Advanced Aircraft
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In terms of defense, Chile has maintained a continuous process of modernization of its military capabilities for decades. One of the acquisitions that has generated the most interest in recent days is the potential purchase of F-35 Lightning II aircraft, considered among the most advanced fighters in the world. Although the Ministry of Defense has not confirmed the operation, it has not ruled it out either.
The ministry recalled that arms purchases are classified, although it specified that Chile does not face restrictions from the United States in accessing that technology. The potential incorporation of eleven F-35s would be linked to the replacement of the current F-5 Tiger III aircraft of the Chilean Air Force, which have been in service for over 50 years. However, authorities have indicated that various alternatives available in the international market are still being studied.
The renewal of equipment is part of a state policy aimed at maintaining the strategic capabilities of the Armed Forces, in processes that often extend over several years and include technical, operational, and budgetary evaluations.
However, reliable sources from national defense have indicated to me that there is no purchase plan in this regard. Moreover, there are other priorities in air, land, and maritime matters that are currently under evaluation.
