Germany, Lockheed Martin Celebrate Rollout of Germany's First F-35A, Marking New Era of German Airpower
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Lockheed Martin presented Germany's first F-35 to the German government during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026. FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT ) presented Germany's first F-35A Lightning II to the German government during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin's F-35 production facility, strengthening allied interoperability and mission readiness across NATO. Senior government and military leaders from Germany and the United States joined employees and industry partners to mark this significant milestone for Germany and the Alliance. "This is the beginning of a new era for the German Air Force: the new F-35A fighter jet is the world's most advanced combat aircraft," said Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defense. "It is characterized by its stealth capabilities, close integration with other platforms, and exceptionally powerful sensor technology. The F-35A can gather vast amounts of data and rapidly synthesize them into a comprehensive operational picture. The first fighter jets will be delivered this year, with full operational capability to be reached by 2029. Consequently, the F-35A provides a decisive key capability – for the German Air Force and for the whole of NATO. Together with 19 other nations, we are putting transatlantic cooperation into practice, with common standards, technology and procedures. It is...
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