Lockheed Martin has handed over the first F-35A Lightning II to the Belgian government during a rollout ceremony at the F-35 production facility. This event marks a significant milestone in the history of the Belgian Air Force.
The ceremony was attended by high-ranking government and military representatives from Belgium and the United States. Belgium’s procurement plan provides for a total of 34 F-35As. The first aircraft will be delivered to the Belgian Air Force next year and will be stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, where international training of F-35 pilots and maintenance personnel will take place. https://militaeraktuell.at/bundesheer-kauft-weitere-hx-lkw-bei-rmmv/ “We congratulate Belgium on this significant achievement,” said Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, Program Executive Officer, F-35 Joint Program Office. “The growth of the F-35 in Europe strengthens international partnerships, interoperability and warfighting capability, and underscores the importance of the aircraft as a deterrent against potential adversaries.” The F-35 also creates high-value, long-term employment opportunities for Belgium. Under the Essential Security Interest (ESI) program, Lockheed Martin will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and advantages, expanding the capabilities and knowledge of Belgian industry and providing high-tech jobs for Belgians for decades to come.
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