# 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.

- Published: 2026-09-18T21:45:01.156Z
- Updated: 2026-09-18T21:45:01.156Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Boris Pistorius, F-35A Lightning II, Fort Worth, Texas, Germany, Lockheed Martin

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- 2026-09-18T21:45:01.156Z - Al Jazeera English: [Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/germany-receives-first-f-35-jet-from-us-as-nato-boosts-military-spending)

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