Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending

Germany has received its first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet, as the country accelerates a major military buildup and increases defence spending amid a broader push by European NATO members to strengthen their armed forces.

Al Jazeera English1 source1 min read2 weeks agoFiled September 18, 2026

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Al Jazeera EnglishBroke itSep 18, 2026, 9:45 PM
Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending

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