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- Lockheed Martin expects about 300 F-35 fighters to be operational in the Asia-Pacific by 2035, per Steve Sheehy, Lockheed Martin's aeronautics vice-president.
- At the Singapore Airshow, Sheehy cites rising threats and interoperability among US allies.
- Japan and Singapore have ordered F-35A and F-35B variants, with Japan set to become the second-largest operator after the United States.
- Australia leads with 72 F-35s and South Korea operates 40 F-35As, planning additional acquisitions.
