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Germany Receives Advanced Stealth Fighter For Luftwaffe Operations
Lockheed Martin has presented the first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to the German government, marking a milestone in Germany’s acquisition of the aircraft. The ceremony was attended by senior German and US officials, as well as Lockheed Martin employees and industry partners. Germany has ordered 35 F-35As, which will provide the Luftwaffe with a fifth-generation fighter equipped with stealth technology and advanced sensors. The first deliveries to Germany are expected in late 2027, with the first eight aircraft to be delivered to the US for pilot training this autumn. This development was reported by AviTrader Aviation News.