Defense bill would cut F-35 purchases in 2025, delay deliveries
15 hours ago · Congress is set to cut the number of Lockheed Martin-made F-35s the military wants to buy in 2025 from 68 to 58 under this year’s defense authorization bill. (Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay/U.S ...
F-35s are piling up on Lockheed tarmacs, presenting ‘unique’ risks …
May 16, 2024 · The Pentagon has refused delivery of so many F-35s that Lockheed Martin is running out of places to put them, according to a new report from a government watchdog agency.
US has accepted 36 upgraded F-35s since lifting delivery pause
Sep 18, 2024 · The U.S. has officially accepted 36 new Lockheed Martin-made F-35 Joint Strike Fighters since lifting a yearlong delivery halt in July, 29 of which have so far been ferried to their new homes.
Lockheed Martin Delivers F-35 with Long Awaited TR-3 Software …
Jul 23, 2024 · The F-35 JPO (Joint Program Office) and Lockheed Martin on Jul. 19, 2024 announced the deliveries of the first two TR-3 Technology Refresh-3 (TR-3)-configured F-35 aircraft. One F-35A...
News And Features - F-35 Lightning II
Enter the world of the F-35 as Supercar Blondie unveils her latest video, providing exclusive access to the home of F-35 production in Fort Worth, Texas. Japan is strengthening allied deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, with the help of allies and the F-35.
Pentagon, Lockheed reach handshake deal for next F-35s - MSN
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a handshake agreement for two more lots of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. The initial agreement will cover production of lots 18 and 19 of the stealth ...
F-35 deliveries resume, but upgrade delays have ripple effects
Jul 21, 2024 · The U.S. military has once again started accepting new F-35s from Lockheed Martin after a yearlong delivery halt. But the delay will have ripple effects on forces. (1st Lt. Nathan Poblete/Air...
Lockheed Martin Update on F-35 Technology Refresh 3
Jul 19, 2024 · Lockheed Martin began deliveries of the first Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configured F-35 aircraft on July 19, 2024. Our expectation remains that we will continue with a production rate of 156 aircraft per year and deliver between 75 and 110 aircraft in the second half of 2024, primarily in the TR-3 configuration.
Lockheed Wins Contract for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Jet Program
5 days ago · Lockheed Martin Corp.’s LMT Aeronautics business segment recently clinched a modification contract to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft program. The award has been provided by the ...
The F-35 of the Future Just Took Flight: List of TR-3 Upgrades
Dec 5, 2023 · Lockheed Martin has begun flying new F-35s with the TR-3 package installed. TR-3 replaces older hardware dating back to the 2000s. The result will be a fighter ready for Block 4, an upcoming...