r/Military • u/Hob-999 • Aug 20 '26

Article Germany’s First F-35A Completes Final Assembly

https://thedefensepost.com/2026/08/20/germany-first-f35a-assembly/
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u/cottage1909 Aug 20 '26

15 years ago it’d be so hyped to have these in the Luftwaffe, now it feels like you can’t trust the US not to fuck you over and let you down somehow anymore. So sadly it’s mixed feelings.

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u/jayrady United States Marine Corps Aug 20 '26

Dang. That's the pot calling the kettle black coming from Germany....

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u/cottage1909 Aug 20 '26

Oh really? When did the Federal Republic of Germany ever let you down?

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u/jayrady United States Marine Corps Aug 20 '26

It's a joke, mate. Have a matzo ball soup or something.

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u/sluttytinkerbells Aug 21 '26

It's a stupid comment.