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F-35 German Delivery
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · 2026-09-18 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Lockheed Martin presented Germany’s first F-35A to the German government at a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 18, 2026. Germany’s procurement plan covers 35 F-35As, with pilot training expected to begin in late 2026 and the first aircraft scheduled to arrive in Germany by late 2027. The rollout expands the F-35 platform’s European customer base and supports NATO interoperability across participating nations.
Key facts
- The delivery to Germany is part of a procurement plan for 35 F-35As, with pilot training beginning in late 2026 and the first jets arriving in Germany by late 2027. source
- LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP presented Germany's first F-35 to the German government during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas, on Sept. 18, 2026. source
- LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP delivered Germany's first F-35A fighter jet on September 18, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
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| revenue | positive | contingent | — | The delivery to Germany is part of a procurement plan for 35 F-35As, with pilot training beginning in late 2026 and the first jets… |