The Centerpiece of 21st Century Global Security
The F-35 strengthens national security, enhances global partnerships and powers economic growth. As the most lethal, survivable and connected fighter jet in the world, the F-35 gives pilots the critical advantage against any adversary, enabling them to execute their mission and come home safe.
Delivering Transformational Capabilities
The F-35 brings a decisive advantage to the battlespace, providing an asymmetric advantage across the multi-domain spectrum. The F-35’s transformational capabilities enable pilots to operate in any environment, against any threat. Simply put it is the most advanced multi-role fighter in the world – delivering unmatched lethality, survivability and connectivity.
Strengthening the Global Coalition
The F-35 serves as the backbone of allied airpower for 13 nations and counting. Playing a critical role in joint domain operations, the fighter brings unprecedented situational awareness, information sharing and connectivity to the coalition.
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Designing, Building and Sustaining a 5th Gen Fighter
For years, the F-35 has played a major role in the country’s economy with the creation of tens of thousands of high paying, high quality jobs to American workers as part of a global supply chain. The F-35’s impact can be felt in the skies as well as on the production lines of more than 1,900 suppliers around the world.