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Finland officially launches first F-35

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The Finnish Air Force has presented its first two F-35As at a ceremony in Rovaniemi. The machines had already arrived; the event marks the further transition to the operation of the new model.

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Finland presents first F-35s as transition to operational service begins ↗

Source date: 02.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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