Lockheed Martin officially debuted Finland's first F-35A fighter jet at a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas.
Finland has ordered 66 F-35s in total, with the first aircraft slated for delivery in early 2026 to begin pilot training in the U.S.
This F-35 acquisition enhances Finland's defense capabilities, replacing its F/A-18 Hornets, and underscores its recent NATO membership, positioning it to have the largest F-35 fleet in northern Europe.
The aerospace and defense conglomerate staged a rollout ceremony at its F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, with government officials from Finland and the U.S. in attendance.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
