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)The fifth generation F-35 fighter jet that Norway has just bought from the United States (US) is threatened with rust. In its case, air bases in the country are prohibited from using chemicals to prevent corrosion in order to protect the environment.
A similar fate threatens the P-8 Poseidon spy plane that Norway also bought from the United States. According to a report by Oslo Economics cited Monday (7/5/2018), the cost of damaged sophisticated aircraft will reach NOK 1.4 billion (USD170 million).
The Lockheed Martin US F-35 fighter jet is the most expensive defense acquisition in Norway and is touted as the backbone of the country's Armed Forces.
At Evenes, the main air base in northern Norway, the runway should be cleaned during the winter. The problem is, the Armed Forces are not allowed to use chemicals that are best suited for environmental reasons.
Instead, the Armed Forces must be satisfied with the Aviform L50, a substance known to cause rust damage to the aircraft.
The country's air force initially wanted to use urea to prevent ice from forming. However, the air base is not licensed because major damage due to acidification will lead to wetlands around protected Evenes.
***@musawir**
Soldier: "Sir! The fighter jets are rusting! Should we use some cleaning chemicals on them?"
Commander: "Of course not soldier. We're here to fight global warming not terrorists!"
Soldier: "Then what should we use sir?"
Commander: "The answer is quite obvious, soldier: piss."