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Why the F-35 cannot fly near lightning

The F-35 Lightning II is among the most advanced fighter jets ever built, yet it was grounded for years during thunderstorms because of a serious safety concern. Investigations revealed ...
Lockheed Martin said it set a record delivering 191 F-35 Lightning II jets in 2025, clearing backlog deliveries in the process, with a global fleet that now counts 1,300 aircraft. Lockheed Martin ...
Lockheed Martin's F-35 production ramped up in 2025. Find out how many jets were delivered.