{
  "id": 8351904,
  "title": "Defense projects: Pistorius receives F-35 – and talks about a \"goosebumps\" moment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/rustungsprojekte-pistorius-nimmt-f-35-in-empfang-und-spricht-von",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T23:55:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ruestungsprojekte-pistorius-nimmt-f-35-in-empfang-und-spricht-von-gaensehaut-moment/100255035.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius attended a ceremony at Lockheed Martin's facility in Fort Worth, Texas, where he was presented with the first F-35 fighter jet built for Germany. The Bundeswehr has ordered 35 of the aircraft, which Pistorius described as the most modern fighter jet in the world. He stated that the F-35 will strengthen Germany's defence capabilities, but noted that a decision on potential additional orders has not been made. The issue of further purchases may spark concerns about increased dependence on the US and the potential impact on funding for a European-made fighter jet.",
  "summary": "In Texas, the Secretary of Defense wants to usher in a \"new era\" for the Air Force - and soon decide on further orders. Meanwhile, he expresses his confidence in the Trump administration.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}