About This Trend
F-35 Lightning II is a family of advanced, single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth strike fighters developed by Lockheed Martin.
The F-35 is currently trending due to significant reductions in procurement requests, with the U.S. Department of Defense slashing its order by up to 50% for 2026 deliveries. This decision, alongside reports of rising costs and delays in technology upgrades, has sparked widespread discussion about the program's future and its implications for global defense strategies.