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Germany to Order 15 F-35 Jets Amid NATO Push

10/20/2025

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Germany Acquires F-35s

Germany plans to order 15 F-35 jets from Lockheed Martin for €2.5 billion, confirmed by parliamentary sources.
The jets will supplement an existing order of 35 F-35s intended to replace the Tornado fleet used for nuclear missions.
The acquisition aligns with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense requirements, following a post-Ukraine defense-budget increase.
The move could also strain relations with France over the stalled Future Combat Air System project.

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DHS Justifies Jet Purchase

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased two Gulfstream G700 jets for $172 million amid a government shutdown.
The U.S. Coast Guard signed a sole-source contract for the jets for senior officials, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Democratic lawmakers questioned the funding and said the purchase prioritizes comfort over operational needs.
Representative Bennie Thompson urged an investigation, calling the spending "blatantly immoral."
DHS defended the purchase, citing safety and mission readiness.

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Germany Acquires F-35s

Germany plans to order 15 F-35 jets from Lockheed Martin for €2.5 billion, confirmed by parliamentary sources.
The jets will supplement an existing order of 35 F-35s intended to replace the Tornado fleet used for nuclear missions.
The acquisition aligns with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense requirements, following a post-Ukraine defense-budget increase.
The move could also strain relations with France over the stalled Future Combat Air System project.

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