The F-35: Mission ready, interoperable and combat-proven.
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F-35B Developmental Test Phase Two
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F-35 Lightning II
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II development started in 1992 with the origins of the Joint Strike Fighter program and is set to culminate in full production in 2018. The X-35 first flew on 24 October 2000 and the F-35A on 15 December 2006.