First German F-35 moves to final assembly

First German F-35 moves to final assembly

The first German F-35A fighter aircraft has entered final assembly at the Lockheed Martin production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The aircraft has been moved to the final assembly station after its major structural components were joined, including the wing and forward, centre and aft fuselage sections. The process was completed using laser-guided alignment systems before the airframe was lifted into position for the next phase of production. …