Summary
The U.S. F-35 stealth jet program has reached important milestones in aircraft delivery and component production. Lockheed Martin delivered 191 jets in 2025, while Northrop Grumman produced 1,500 center fuselages, boosting the program's scale.
Key Facts
- The F-35 program involves 20 countries, including the U.S., Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the U.K.
- Lockheed Martin delivered 191 F-35 jets in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 142.
- Northrop Grumman delivered the 1,500th center fuselage for assembly.
- The F-35 can avoid radar detection and comes in three models: A (runway), B (short takeoff/landing), and C (aircraft carrier).
- The program has delivered nearly 1,300 jets worldwide.
- Annual production of the F-35 is five times faster than any other allied fighter jet.
- The global F-35 fleet achieved over 1 million flight hours by 2025.
- Northrop Grumman is building a new assembly line in Germany to meet demand.
