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First components for Switzerland’s F-35A fleet enter production at Leonardo’s Cameri facility

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Leonardo has begun producing the first physical components for Switzerland’s future F-35A fleet at its Cameri facility in northern Italy. The work starts several years before Switzerland is scheduled to begin receiving the fighters, marking an early industrial milestone in the country’s procurement program.

Discovered 2026-08-17T11:51:15.881297-07:00 | 2026-08-17T11:51:15.881297-07:00

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  • Production has begun years before deliveries, providing an early milestone for tracking the schedule and industrial execution of Switzerland’s F-35A acquisition.
  • The work at Leonardo’s Cameri facility underscores the role of European manufacturing sites in delivering the next generation of military aircraft.

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