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America's Unmatched Fighter Jet
February 18, 2025
The F-35 stands as America’s premiere air dominance fighter, delivering unmatched lethality, survivability and connectivity.
Designed to evolve alongside emerging threats, the F-35 ensures the U.S. and allies remain at the forefront of air dominance.
Capabilities that Dominate
The F-35 is the most advanced, connected and capable fighter jet in the world—with the capabilities to match:
- Unrivaled Stealth: Aligned edges, reduced engine signatures, and embedded sensors make the F-35 nearly undetectable.
- Speed & Payload: It reaches speeds of Mach 1.6 while carrying a full complement of weapons, ensuring mission success under any conditions.
- Advanced Sensors: A sophisticated suite creates a real-time, integrated battlefield picture for the pilot, empowering human decision-making.
- Pilot-Centric Design: The world's most advanced helmet projects critical mission data directly onto the visor, enhancing situational awareness.
F-35 and Drone Teaming
The F-35 is evolving into a force multiplier by pairing with uncrewed systems, paving the way for advanced crewed fighters paired with drones.
It acts as the central command hub, the quarterback of the mission, sharing data with drones to extend reach and lethality. By delegating riskier tasks to drones, the F-35 ensures greater survivability for pilots and mission-critical assets.
Built at Scale
Lockheed Martin produces the F-35 at the state-of-the-art Fort Worth facility, leveraging advanced manufacturing processes to meet global demand. The facility's innovative approach to production is driven by efficiency, with digital tools and robotic systems that streamline assembly, cutting time and costs while ensuring precision. This approach is further supported by a vast supply chain that supports thousands of jobs, driving economic growth and allied partnerships.
