Rüstungsprojekte: Pistorius nimmt F-35 in Empfang – und spricht von „Gänsehaut“-Moment
In Texas will der Verteidigungsminister eine „neue Ära“ für die Luftwaffe einläuten – und bald über weitere Bestellungen entscheiden. Der Trump-Regierung spricht er unterdessen sein Vertrauen aus.
Fort Worth. Bundesverteidigungsminister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD party, described the new era of the Luftwaffe as one that began with a thrill of excitement. On Friday, he was at the Lockheed Martin factory in Fort Worth, Texas, after a black curtain had recently been lowered and spotlight beams had swept through the artificial fog.
Below the low rumbling sounds, a state-of-the-art fighter jet of the F-35 type emerged. Pistorius exclaimed, "What we see speaks for itself," and turned his gaze towards the stealth jet. He stated that the F-35 would bolster the defense capabilities of their country. The factory delivered the first F-35 built for Germany to Pistorius.
In total, the German Bundeswehr has ordered 35 such aircraft. Pistorius emphasized that the new fighter jet is the most advanced combat aircraft in the world. The German Luftwaffe is already considering placing additional orders. However, the minister noted that a decision on this matter had not yet been made. He pointed out that as Germany orders more planes, concerns at home regarding increased dependence on the United States and potential lack of funds for a European fighter aircraft will grow louder.
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