German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall plans to begin production at a new facility in 2025 to build “at least 400” F-35A center fuselages, the company stated in a press release, a move that F-35 builder Lockheed Martin previously said will deepen technology sharing with the European industrial base.
Germany's Rheinmetall selects site to start making 'at least' 400 F-35A fuselages - Breaking Defense
The new facility, an expert said, appears to be “replacing” Turkey’s former role in building center fuselages for the Joint Strike Fighter.
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