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Did Germany acquire 35x F-35A?

Yes. In 2022, Germany acquired 35x F-35A from United States (Lockheed Martin)($8.4-8.8bn). Status: delivering. Reported by Defense News, 2022-12-14 (deal signed). The documented package: 35 35x F-35A (Tornado replacement; NATO nuclear-sharing role) from United States (Lockheed Martin) $8.4-8.8bn. Supplier: United States (Lockheed Martin); reported value $8.4-8.8bn; full sourcing is in the data table below.

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Year2022
Item35x F-35A (Tornado replacement; NATO nuclear-sharing role)
Quantity35
SupplierUnited States (Lockheed Martin)
Value$8.4-8.8bn
Statusdelivered
SourceDefense News, 2022-12-14 (deal signed); Breaking Defense, 2026-09 (first jet rolled out; first 8 to Ebbing AFB fall 2026; in-country from late 2027)

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