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As of August 2025, Lockheed Martin, the aircraft’s manufacturer, has delivered more than 1,215 F-35 stealth fighter jets of all types.
Here's why Spain will be shunning Lockheed Martin's F-35 for the future of its air defense fleet, and how it will impact the country.
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Spain Just Pulled Out of the F-35 Program

Spain has considered adopting the F-35B, the STOVL variant that is employed by the Royal Navy, the Italian Navy (Marina ...
Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, said that the issue would be addressed by the ...
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Killing F-35 Sales

India, Spain, and Switzerland have all signaled their intention to walk away from their respective F-35 deals.
Spain said it would not go with the US-made F-35 and would instead look at options like Europe's Eurofighter and FCAS.
Japan received its first three F-35B Lightning II fighters Thursday, with a fourth being delayed due to maintenance and ...
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force said it would continue to strengthen its capability through the deployment of F-35B jets.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) announced today Chauncey McIntosh has been named vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program, effective Dec. 1. McIntosh succeeds Bridget ...
Summary The purpose of The F-35 Lightning II: From Concept to Cockpit is to tellthe story of the F-35's technical development - a full spectrum history of the design, development and verification of ...