The Most Economically Significant Defense Program in History, Contributing Approximately $72 Billion AnnuallyÌý
The F-35 helps secure our world. The program unites valued allies and partners, powers small businesses, and creates high-paying, high-tech jobs for workers in the innovation economy.
Investing in American Workers
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- Annual Economic Impact: $72 Billion (based on an independent estimate byÌýAeroDynamic Advisory)Ìý
- 290,000+ jobs
We are proud to partner with 1,650 high-tech suppliers, of which nearly 1,000 are small business corporations.
Creating the Jobs of the FutureÌý
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- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Software Development
Advancing the industry by ensuring Ìýworkers have the expertise and skills to outpace global competitors.
Advancing the Digital Enterprise
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- Digital Twin
- Model-Based Engineering
- Agile Software Development
Reducing the cost and schedule of aircraft development, operation and sustainment to set the new standard of connected protection.
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“Machinists Union members take great pride in building the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for three U.S. military services. The F-35 program creates a powerful economic impact for our nation and it produces a game-changing aircraft that keeps our fighter pilots safe. Now is the time to invest in the best air-to-air fighter by ramping up the production line to reduce unit costs and continue to handle the world’s current and emerging threats.â€
–Robert Martinez Jr., President, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM)
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