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Lockheed Martin Plans 191 F-35 Deliveries Amid Tensions

1/8/2026

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Lockheed Martin Corp. announced 191 F-35 Lightning II (F-35) deliveries in 2025, exceeding the 142-jet mark.
The gain follows a year-long pause due to TR-3 hardware/software update issues.
The F-35 program now operates nearly 1,300 aircraft globally.
The United States remains the largest operator, with Italy and Denmark expanding fleets.
Rising tensions spur discussions to expand production, potentially funded by a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027.

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Lockheed Martin Corp. announced 191 F-35 Lightning II (F-35) deliveries in 2025, exceeding the 142-jet mark.
The gain follows a year-long pause due to TR-3 hardware/software update issues.
The F-35 program now operates nearly 1,300 aircraft globally.
The United States remains the largest operator, with Italy and Denmark expanding fleets.
Rising tensions spur discussions to expand production, potentially funded by a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027.