What You Need to Know: The F-35 Lightning II is the world's most advanced and populous fifth-generation fighter, designed to ensure air superiority in potential conflicts. Lockheed Martin has delivered over 1,060 F-35s across its three variants (A, B, and C), with the U.S. ordering 2,456 units for its forces.

-The F-35 excels in integrating data from multiple sources, acting as an aerial "combat quarterback" to coordinate various military assets. Its stealth and advanced sensors allow it to engage threats undetected.

-Currently used by 19 nations, the F-35 program exemplifies modern defense capabilities, with orders for over 3,500 jets to date.

The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fighter jet in the skies today. The fifth-generation stealth fighter jet is the most expensive program in recent history, with a total cost of over $2 trillion throughout its lifetime. After some recent delays, the program is once again pumping out aircraft, turning the F-35 into the most populous fifth-generation aircraft in the........

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