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Lockheed Martin is outfitting the F-35 fighter jet with European weapons

The addition of British and Italian munitions to the F-35 will make it more interoperable with other NATO air forces—and could increase sales as well.

Why Lockheed Martin's $2 trillion F-35 program is so expensive

With US defense spending set to exceed $1T in 2026, few programs reflect that scale better than Lockheed Martin's F-35 ...

Why F-35 operators cannot perform their own stealth coating maintenance without Lockheed Martin's direct involvement

Stealth systems are at the heart of the aircraft's tactical edge.

Pentagon Barred Release Of Watchdog’s F-35 Report To The Public

The Government Accountability Office’s new report on the stealth fighter was marked ‘Controlled Unclassified Information,’ ...
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First Polish F-35s Arrive at Łask Airbase

The first three F-35s arrived in Poland at Łask Airbase after a delivery flight from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth production plant. The Polish Air Force has taken delivery of its first three F-35A ...
The National Interest

Germany’s First F-35s Are Nearing Final Assembly

Though Germany will eventually manufacture its own F-35s, the Luftwaffe’s first eight aircraft are being built in Texas. Last month, Germany announced it would not increase its program of record for ...

Soaring Defense Spending Means Great News for These 2 Defense Stocks

Defense spending could surge by 50% in 2027, and these two companies are well positioned to benefit.