Germany’s first F-35A makes maiden flight ahead of official rollout
First of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters ordered for the Luftwaffe will be formally presented on September 18
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Germany’s first F-35A completes assembly ahead of September rollout
MG-01 has moved to the finishing stage in Fort Worth, while the aircraft arrives as Germany reassesses its future combat-air plans following the collapse of FCAS
Retired Luftwaffe C-160s to return as 14-ton firefighting aircraft
Two former German military transports are being restored for firefighting missions and could enter service in Europe in 2027
Boeing and Rheinmetall promote MQ-28 Ghost Bat for Germany's future combat drone plans
Companies propose Australian-developed aircraft as a fast-track platform for the Luftwaffe to develop Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities by 2029
First German Quadriga Eurofighter completes maiden flight
New Tranche 4 fighter introduces E-Scan radar ahead of first delivery later this year
Germany receives final A400M as Airbus pushes upgrades amid shrinking backlog
Luftwaffe completes 53-aircraft fleet while manufacturer seeks new roles and customers for the transport
Germany’s first F-35A enters final assembly in the U.S.
Initial aircraft from 35-jet order moves toward rollout and flight testing later this year
Germany weighs additional F-35 purchase as FCAS future remains uncertain
Airbus signals openness to two-fighter approach while Berlin reassesses sixth-generation ambitions
MBDA secures new Meteor missile order from Germany
Additional beyond-visual-range weapons will replenish Luftwaffe stocks as focus grows on long-range air combat
Germany to Order 15 Additional F-35s, Reports Say
Defense Ministry already has 35 jets on order but plans to expand the fleet, according to confidential documents