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Finland's First F-35 Unveiled, Boosting Local Economy

12/18/2025

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On December 16, 2025, Lockheed Martin unveiled Finland's first F-35A Lightning II at its Fort Worth facility, which supports about 19,200 jobs in Fort Worth and has contributed $7 billion to the local economy.
This follows a 2021 order for 64 jets worth nearly $10 billion.
Finnish pilots will train in Arkansas.
Deliveries are planned to begin in 2026, and the F-35 program involves about 20 countries.

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On December 16, 2025, Lockheed Martin unveiled Finland's first F-35A Lightning II at its Fort Worth facility, which supports about 19,200 jobs in Fort Worth and has contributed $7 billion to the local economy.
This follows a 2021 order for 64 jets worth nearly $10 billion.
Finnish pilots will train in Arkansas.
Deliveries are planned to begin in 2026, and the F-35 program involves about 20 countries.