Beyond Lockheed Martin: 5 Major Contractors On The F-35 Lightning II Program

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is one of the most advanced and complicated aircraft ever produced. While Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor, a much larger network of contractors actually produces the aircraft’s various components. Many of the components for the F-35 are produced by US allies around the world. Here are some of the top subcontractors and significant contributors.