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Finland has received its first F-35A fighter, designated JF-501, as part of a significant defense acquisition to replace its FA-18 fleet. The country plans to acquire a total of 64 F-35A fighters, with full operational capability expected by 2030, while JF-501 will initially undergo training in the U.S. The delivery marks a crucial step towards enhanced defense capabilities and improved interoperability with allied forces in Northern Europe.