F-35 Lightning II
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The official Twitter account of the @LockheedMartin F-35 Lightning II - the world's only 5th Generation multirole stealth fighter
Joined May 2011
F-35B stealing the show. 🌊⚡ U.S. Marine Corps F-35B conducts deck landing qualifications aboard USS Boxer, sharpening readiness and proving the flexibility of STOVL air power in the Pacific.
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Operational momentum in action. @FinnishAirForce's first F-35A arrives at @EbbingANGB, Arkansas, kicking off comprehensive pilot and maintainer training, further strengthening interoperability and deterrence. 🇫🇮✈️
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One line. Three F-35 variants. Partners delivering at scale. ✈️🤝
We’re using advanced manufacturing technology to produce the center fuselage for all three F-35 variants on a single production line. Check out our 1,500th unit, ready for final assembly! https://t.co/d6xRUeXbY3
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A milestone visit on the F-35 production line. Thank you @secwar for visiting @LockheedMartin Aeronautics as part of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour — the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of War to this facility since 2009. 🇺🇸✈️
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Did you catch this? 191 F-35s rolled off the production line last year. That’s unmatched capability at scale. ✈️
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The F-35 delivers mission-ready capability that strengthens allies and gives them the decisive edge when it matters most. ✈️🌍
„Při pohledu na F-35 zblízka – od výrobní linky až po lidi, kteří jej staví – mi jedna věc byla zcela jasná. 24 letounů F-35, které Češi obdrží, splňují požadavky NATO a poskytují schopnosti, které čeští piloti budou potřebovat nejen dnes, ale i v příštích desetiletích.“
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Thank you, @SecWar, for visiting the F-35 production line as part of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour. This marked the first public visit by a U.S. Secretary of War to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics since 2009 and included a special opportunity to bring our F-35 workforce together and
The Arsenal of Freedom Tour has touched down in Fort Worth, Texas. The defense industrial base is moving with urgency and purpose to ensure our warfighters are fully equipped for the fight ahead.
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Welcome to the home of F-35 production, @SecWar. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited our Fort Worth F-35 production facility, where our team is committed to supporting the President’s “Arsenal of Freedom” vision. How we’re rising to meet the demands of the warfighter ⬇️
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On today’s trip to Texas, @SecWar will visit @LockheedMartin’s aeronautics headquarters in Fort Worth. It’s home to the F-35 Lightning II, “the most advanced, connected and lethal fighter aircraft in production today.” The F-35 factory is more than a mile long.
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🔗Air Force Maj. Toner said, “The F-35 gives us an edge that extends beyond the jet itself. It’s a force multiplier that links our forces, amplifying deterrence across the theater.” Read more: 👉
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Airmen assigned to the 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly F-35A Lightning IIs as part of a Air Force rotation, to prepare to deliver combat airpower.
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From Alaska’s icy ranges to warmer Indo-Pacific shores, F-35s are delivering deterrence at altitude. ❄️🌊 Training, integration and 5th Gen capabilities safeguard the Indo-Pacific — any time, any place. ⚡
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Get the full January Fast Facts 👉
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Download a PDF of our latest stats updated every month.
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A snapshot of the F-35’s momentum to start the year. January Fast Facts are in. ⚡
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2025 raised the bar. ⚡ With a record 191 F-35s delivered, milestones exceeded and operational capability proven, the program closed 2025 with momentum that sets the pace for 2026. ✈️🌍
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Agile combat power in motion. ✈️ F-16C Fighting Falcons and F-35A Lightning IIs operate from @KadenaAirBase , integrating with aerial refueling assets to sustain forward presence and readiness across the Indo-Pacific. 📍 #IndoPacific 📸 Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo
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When the mission matters, staying invisible matters more. The F‑35’s unprecedented stealth lets pilots operate undetected, complete the task and return home safely. ✈️
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