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Germany Moves Forward with 35 F-35 Jets Amid Concerns

3/22/2025

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Germany is steadfast in its decision to acquire 35 F-35 fighter jets from the U.S., even as worries mount over American control features like a potential "kill switch." Defense Minister Boris Pistorius aims to address these concerns, highlighting Europe's growing unease about reliance on U.S. military technology in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.

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Germany is steadfast in its decision to acquire 35 F-35 fighter jets from the U.S., even as worries mount over American control features like a potential "kill switch." Defense Minister Boris Pistorius aims to address these concerns, highlighting Europe's growing unease about reliance on U.S. military technology in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.