Lockheed Martin will deliver the first F-35B for the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) in 2025. The JASDF will get its first F-35B’s in Lot 16. The JASDF has an established program of record of 147 F-35 aircraft, consisting of 105 F-35 A models and up to 42 F-35 B models, making it the largest export customer for the 5th generation fighter jet. The JASDF took delivery of its first F-35A in 2016.
“We remain committed to supporting the defense and evolution of Japan and Japanese industry, invoking our vision for 21st Century Security – to help our partners, customers and friends stay ahead of emerging threats – by delivering integrated, mission-focused defense capabilities through fifth generation solutions like the F-35,” Lockheed Martin said.
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin finalized the contract the production and delivery for up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion in December 2022. This included U.S., international partners and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft in Lots 15 and 16, with the option for Lot 17. Lockheed Martin will produce 145 aircraft for Lot 15, 127 for Lot 16, and up to 126 for the Lot 17 contract option, including the first F-35 aircraft for Belgium, Finland and Poland. Lot 15-17 aircraft will be the first F-35s to include Technical Refresh-3 (TR-3), the modernized hardware needed to power Block 4 capabilities. TR-3 includes a new integrated core processor with greater computing power, a panoramic cockpit display and an enhanced memory unit.
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