Patria hosted the opening ceremony of the F-35 production building on Friday 13 June, 2025 at Patria’s Halli facility in Jämsä, Finland. The production line will provide large-scale assembly of F-35 forward fuselages as part of the global F-35 supply chain.
The new production facility, which will be completed during the autumn of 2025, will be part of the industrial cooperation of Finland’s F-35 fighter programme. The F-35's industrial participation solution in Finland creates strong capabilities and competences in terms of security of supply and is also significant for the Finnish national economy.
“The construction of the F-35 forward fuselage production line in Finland as part of the industrial cooperation package is a sign of trust in Finnish expertise. With this production line, Patria becomes a significant part of the global F-35 supply chain. Industrial cooperation is essential for developing the technological foundation, security of supply, and capabilities. For Finland’s security and defence, this cooperation is important far into the future,” comments Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen.
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“The Lockheed Martin team was honoured to participate in the facility’s opening ceremony, bringing Patria into the global supply chain and marking a significant milestone for the Finnish F-35 programme,” says Nick Drazic, Vice President, Aeronautics Operations, Lockheed Martin. “Combining the best skills and expertise from the United States and its global partners boosts capacity, creates and sustains jobs and delivers positive economic impact for all countries involved. We are looking forward to continuing our close partnership with Patria and Finnish industry to support the strong global supply chain enabling allied deterrence around the world.”
The employment impact for Patria will be up to 150 people after the ramp-up period. Production is planned to start during spring of 2026.
