Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter program falters, sources say

Germany is in talks to purchase more F-35 fighter jets, deepening its reliance on US military tech as its joint program with France falters, potentially marking a shift away from defense autonomy.

  News   Feb 19, 2026   0   13  Add to Reading List
Germany seeks more F-35 jets as European fighter program falters, sources say
Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Jeremy Lock)
Germany is in talks to purchase more F-35 fighter jets, deepening its reliance on US military tech as its joint program with France falters, potentially marking a shift away from defense autonomy.
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