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epa03960687 An undated file picture made available 22 November 2013 shows Lockheed Martin's F-35A stealth fighters at an undisclosed location. South Korea 22 November announced to purchase 40 Lockheed Martin's F-35A stealth fighters for four years starting in 2018, with an option to buy 20 more later depending on the security situation and budget. The decision was made at a meeting of top commanders presided over by Choi Yun-hee, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The decision should be upheld by another policy meeting to be convened by Defense Minister Kim Kwan-jin early next year, Yonhaop News Agency reports. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT