Lockheed Martin delivered a record number of F-35 stealth strike fighters last year.
The aerospace and defense conglomerate said 191 F-35s were delivered in 2025, surpassing the previous delivery record of 142 jets.
F-35 Breaks Delivery Record in 2025
Annual production now running five times faster than any other allied fighter.
Key Takeaways:
- Lockheed Martin set a new record in 2025 by delivering 191 F-35 stealth fighters, significantly surpassing previous numbers and marking a turnaround in production speed after earlier delays.
- The F-35 program achieved major milestones, including reaching 1 million flight hours, growing the global fleet to nearly 1,300 aircraft, and finalizing record production contracts for future deliveries.
- F-35s demonstrated their operational effectiveness by participating in U.S. airstrikes in Iran and downing Russian drones over Poland, while also expanding global partnerships with new deliveries to allied nations.
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