Armament projects: "New era" for the air force: F-35 is supposed to deter
In Texas, the first stealth jet for Germany is being presented. With the capability to carry atomic bombs, the German military will also participate in nuclear deterrence in the future.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has hailed the introduction of F-35 fighter jets to the German military as a significant strengthening of deterrence against Russia. The first of 35 ordered machines was presented in Fort Worth, Texas, with Pistorius saying it was the "most capable fighter jet in the world" and a crucial part of Germany's nuclear participation in NATO.
The German government is spending €10 billion on the jets, which will replace the ageing Tornado fleet and provide a key component of deterrence. All 35 aircraft are set to be delivered by 2029.
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