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U.S. F-35 Program Delivers 191 Jets Amid Production Surge

1/14/2026

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The United States F-35 program delivered 191 jets in 2025 and produced the 1,500th fuselage for a coalition of 20 allied nations.
Nearly 1,300 jets have been delivered overall, reflecting ongoing program production.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the need for rapid production to meet emerging threats.
Northrop Grumman's advanced manufacturing techniques have improved F-35 assembly speed by 35%.

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Story summary

The United States F-35 program delivered 191 jets in 2025 and produced the 1,500th fuselage for a coalition of 20 allied nations.
Nearly 1,300 jets have been delivered overall, reflecting ongoing program production.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the need for rapid production to meet emerging threats.
Northrop Grumman's advanced manufacturing techniques have improved F-35 assembly speed by 35%.