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Germany Boosts F-35 Production with New Facility

7/7/2025

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Rheinmetall is set to launch production of fuselage sections for the F-35 Lightning II at its cutting-edge facility in Weeze, Germany. This initiative bolsters Germany's commitment to acquiring 35 F-35A aircraft for the Luftwaffe, with plans to produce up to 36 fuselage sections each year, playing a vital role in the global program's goal of 400 units.

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Rheinmetall is set to launch production of fuselage sections for the F-35 Lightning II at its cutting-edge facility in Weeze, Germany. This initiative bolsters Germany's commitment to acquiring 35 F-35A aircraft for the Luftwaffe, with plans to produce up to 36 fuselage sections each year, playing a vital role in the global program's goal of 400 units.