ermany, for one, appears to be particularly pleased with the announcement. The German Luftwaffe said that obtaining nuclear certification for the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was a key factor in their decision to purchase the aircraft.

The Joint Program Office’s (JPO) crucial decision to grant the F-35A its nuclear operational certification ahead of schedule was hailed by the Luftwaffe in a statement released on March 13. “[This is] quite important for our procurement of [the] F-35. This hurdle has also been overcome,” it wrote on social media site X (previously Twitter).

Germany announced its decision to buy the F-35 stealth fighters in 2022 in the wake of the looming Russian threat triggered by the invasion of Ukraine. After years of reluctance, a deal for the purchase of 35 F-35 fighter jets was signed with the United States.


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In Germany, the F-35s will replace the Tornado combat jets, which were designed to carry nuclear weapons. As part of a NATO nuclear weapons-sharing arrangement, the United States gives Germany around 60 tactical B61 nuclear bombs. Until now, it has been understood that the Luftwaffe Panavia Tornado jets would deliver the bombs kept in storage at Büchel Air Base if the need were to arise.

It may be fair to assume that the F-35A joining the Luftwaffe would be entrusted with a similar responsibility once Germany is provided with the newer B61-12 bombs.

The Luftwaffe seems delighted at the F-35’s nuclear certification since military analysts have noted that if at all a nuclear strike has to be conducted, it should be done with a stealth aircraft since it has a lower radar signature and could complete the strike without being detected. Additionally, it has the range to deliver a long strike.


https://www.eurasiantimes.com/german-air-force-cheers-f-35s-nuclear-certification/

German Air Force 'Cheers' F-35’s Nuclear Certification; Says That Is Why We Bought Those WarplanesThe US-origin F-35 Lightning II is now fully certified to carry nuclear weapons, making it capable of delivering nuclear strikes. The nuclear certification is not only a historical milestone for the stealth jet but is, more importantly, an effective deterrence against Russia and China. Germany, for one, appears to be particularly pleased with the announcement. […]www.eurasiantimes.com


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