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Germany receives first F-35, deepening US defense dependence

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius accepted the first F-35 fighter jet in Texas, marking a major step in Berlin's military modernization. The purchase cements Germany's reliance on US defense technology and logistics, a strategic choice that carries risks given transatlantic political uncertainty. The delivery signals a continued shift away from European-only defense procurement.

Die Weltabout 4 hours agoDE, USCredibility 50%View source

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#f-35#germany#defense procurement#nato#transatlantic relations

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