The first F-35A fighter jet built for Finland has officially rolled off the Lockheed Martin assembly line, marking a new milestone in the country’s air defense modernization.
American aerospace companyLockheed Martinwill be held on Wednesday, October 29th.Finnish Air Forceannounced that assembly of the first F-35A fighter jet for the United States has been completed. Photos of the newly completed aircraft were released by the company’s European division.
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At the end of 2021, Finland decided to introduce the latest F-35A as a successor to the F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.Approximately 10 billion eurosWith a contract of size64 machinesI ordered it.
Finnish Defense ForcesThe F-35 was selected for its high combat capabilities, advanced sensor systems, and long operational lifespan, with the F-35 expected to remain in service until at least the 2060s.
On-time delivery schedule
According to the official schedule, the first machine is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025, and this goal has now been achieved. Assembly of the second unit is scheduled to take place in the second half of 2026.
Finnish Air Force pilot training is scheduled to begin this fall, with F-35A unitsFull Operational Capability by 2030It is expected that this will be achieved.
Participation of domestic industry
The agreement includes extensive collaboration with Finnish companies.industrial cooperationis included.PatriaThe company isF135 engineThe company will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modernization of these engines from 2030 onwards.
Furthermore, Finland has an F-35AAssembling the nose sectionThe company will be in charge of manufacturing not only for its own country but also for international customers. in total400 sets of fuselage sectionsis expected to be produced under this contract.
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