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Germany’s first F-35A nears completion

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Lockheed Martin has completed assembly of Germany’s first F-35A stealth fighter and moved the aircraft into final finishing ahead of delivery to the German air force. The milestone marks progress in Germany’s acquisition of the single-engine fighter for future service.

Discovered 2026-08-20T10:50:17.826736-07:00 | 2026-08-20T10:50:17.826736-07:00

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  • Germany’s first F-35A is progressing through final finishing, providing a concrete update on the country’s procurement and delivery timeline.
  • The aircraft will add the F-35A to the German air force’s future combat-aircraft fleet, making its production status relevant to European defense planning.
  • Completion of assembly indicates Lockheed Martin has advanced from manufacturing into the final stage before delivery.

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