Most of the delivered aircraft were assembled at the primary facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Among them were the first two F-35A Husarz models, which have been stationed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas for training purposes.
Deliveries to Belgium also began, with new aircraft featuring the advanced Block 4 TR-3 configuration rolling off the assembly line since July. This upgrade represents a step forward in the aircraft’s operational capabilities.
In total, Lockheed Martin has delivered nearly 1,100 F-35 aircraft globally across all variants. The programme’s fleet has accumulated close to one million flight hours, marking a major milestone in its operational history.
Last year also saw an expansion in the number of nations adopting the F-35. Greece placed an order for 20 units, while Romania signed for 32. Additionally, production has commenced for Finland’s 64-aircraft contract and Germany’s order for 35 units.
Operational use of the F-35 has also evolved. The F-35C variant was deployed in combat for the first time during operations in Yemen. Meanwhile, Israel has continued extensive use of its F-35I aircraft for missions across the Middle East and beyond.
