Military · Friday, 21 August 2026

Germany’s first F-35A nears completion

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

The first F-35A conventional take-off and landing fighter for the German Air Force has finished assembly and entered final finishing.

TL;DR

Lockheed Martin has moved the first of 35 ordered F-35A jets into the final stage of production. This marks a significant milestone in Germany's modernization of its air force capabilities.

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