Norway has finalized its purchase of 52 F-35A fighter jets, Lockheed Martin announced. The milestone comes as a new F-35 maintenance center opens in Rygge, boosting Norway’s independent service capacity. Lockheed Martin reassured partners about the absence of a remote “kill-switch,” citing the secure U.S.-controlled F-35 ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Cameri depot in Italy remains pivotal for European F-35 logistics. The developments strengthen NATO’s air capabilities and defense autonomy in the region.
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