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The Czech government plans to audit the contract for 24 F-35 fighter jets, valued at 150 billion Czech koruna ($7.2 billion). Finance Minister Alena Schillerova stated that the audit will review contract conditions, advance payments, and potential overpayments.

Defense Minister Jaromir Zuna indicated that his ministry would analyze the contract, including the possibility of termination, although the ruling ANO party opposes this. The acquisition, approved in 2023 under then-Prime Minister Petr Fiala, includes costs for training, equipment, weapons, and lifecycle support.