The F-35 program is another major growth catalyst for the company. The U.S. Department of Defense's fiscal 2027 budget request includes funding for 85 F-35 aircraft for that year alone. However, total demand from the U.S. and allied nations is about 3,500 jets. With roughly 1,200 to 1,300 aircraft delivered so far, the F-35 program is still in the early stages of a long lifecycle. Hence, a significant portion of future production, upgrades, and maintenance work is still ahead.In January 2026, Lockheed Marti ...