Mate process for 1st Japanese-built F-35, AX-5, has started in Nagoya

The first F-35A to be assembled in Japan, AX-5, has started its mate process at the Nagoya F-35 Final Assembly and Check-Out (FACO) facility, Lockheed Martin announced on Dec. 15.

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It will roll out of the factory for delivery in 2017.