F 35 Deal Marks New Chapter for German Military, but Questions Remain Germany's receipt of its first F 35 stealth warplane from Lockheed Martin marks a significant milestone in the country's military modernization efforts.
This development is part of a broader shift in European NATO members' priorities, driven by a need to upgrade their military capabilities and fulfill NATO nuclear sharing duties.
As Germany accelerates its defense buildup, it seeks to address decades of relatively low defense spending that left its armed forces underprepared for emerging threats.