Germany has officially joined the multinational F-35 Lightning II program after the country’s Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) signed a letter of offer and acceptance Wednesday.
On the same day, Germany’s budgetary committee approved funding for 35 of the fifth generation jets at a cost of €8.4 billion ($8.8 billion).
Germany seals entry to F-35 club with $8.8B, 35-fighter plan – Breaking Defense