Why F-35 production costs have skyrocketed in recent years.
A recent Pentagon report documented a longstanding problem with the fighter aircraft’s availability for service, and the ...
Though Lockheed Martin is the primary contractor for the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, nearly every major US defense firm has a hand in its production.
The U.S. Dept. of Defense issued a further $27.2 million to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics within the context of a previously awarded contract for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The original, December ...
The multinational team effort behind the Lightning II.
The Pentagon is set to pay Lockheed Martin about $24.3 billion for the two newest lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. (A1C Aidan Martínez/Air Force) The Pentagon on Monday awarded Lockheed Martin a ...
Lockheed Martin will build up to 296 F-35s as part of Lots 18 and 19, with first deliveries in 2026. Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) announced they reached a final agreement ...
As of August 2025, Lockheed Martin, the aircraft’s manufacturer, has delivered more than 1,215 F-35 stealth fighter jets of all types. Today, the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is the most ...
Developing a next-generation fighter aircraft is a decades-long endeavor. The evolving nature of technological advancement and real-world needs means that a successful fighter will receive years of ...