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flag Germany to buy 15 more F-35A jets for €2.5B to replace Tornados and support NATO nuclear mission.

flag Germany plans to buy 15 more F-35A fighter jets, totaling 50, to replace its aging Tornado fleet and support NATO’s nuclear mission, as part of its Zeitenwende defense policy. flag The €2.5 billion purchase requires Bundestag budget committee approval before negotiations with Lockheed Martin and the U.S. can begin. flag Deliveries are expected to start in 2026, with full operational capability by 2030. flag Upgrades at Büchel Air Base, including hardened shelters and nuclear security, are underway.

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