Germany received its first F-35A fighter jet from Lockheed Martin.
Germany took delivery of its first F-35A stealth fighter from Lockheed Martin on 18 Sep 2026, marking the initial entry of a fifth‑generation aircraft into the Luftwaffe.
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- 18 Sep 2026 · 12:54 UTC
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- 21 Sep 2026 · 17:41 UTC
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