Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A completes final assembly, moving toward U.S. training and NATO nuclear mission

Lockheed Martin says Germany’s first F-35A completes final assembly, moving toward U.S. training and NATO nuclear mission

Lockheed Martin highlighted the production milestone in a social media statement after the aircraft left final assembly. The next stage covers Aircraft Final Finishes, including application of the aircraft’s exterior coating. “Another milestone for Germany’s first F-35. Following final assembly, the aircraft moved to Aircraft Final Finishes, bringing it one step closer to supporting the Luftwaffe and Germany’s next generation of air power.” Germ…