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Spain Rejects F-35, Chooses European Defense Aircraft

8/8/2025

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Spain has made a bold move by rejecting the US-made F-35 fighter jet, opting instead to bolster its defense with European aircraft like the Eurofighter and Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This shift underscores rising doubts about US reliability and a commitment to European self-sufficiency in defense, especially in light of recent NATO tensions.

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Spain has made a bold move by rejecting the US-made F-35 fighter jet, opting instead to bolster its defense with European aircraft like the Eurofighter and Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This shift underscores rising doubts about US reliability and a commitment to European self-sufficiency in defense, especially in light of recent NATO tensions.