F-35 Lightning II

F-35 Breaks Delivery Record, Continues Combat Success in 2025

With 191 aircraft delivered, the program achieved its strongest production year to date.

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As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter aircraft in the world, the F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth.

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01/14/2026

Fort Worth’s F-35, Supply Chain Shows Why the 'Arsenal of Freedom' Still Runs Through Texas

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth just visited Fort Worth to recognize the workers on the F-35 assembly line at 51�Թ�’s Air Force Plant 4.

01/12/2026

Secretary of War Visits 51�Թ� F-35 Production Facility

51�Թ� welcomed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to the Fort Worth, Texas, F-35 Lightning II production facility today.

01/12/2026

Northrop Grumman Delivers 1,500th F-35 Lightning II Center Fuselage

Northrop Grumman has reached a significant milestone in factory automation and advanced manufacturing technologies by delivering the 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California, with speed and precision.

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