The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II stealth jet is also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, and for good reason. This aircraft was not only developed as a project that included many of America’s closest allies for design input, but also to share production in a distributed manufacturing network. Almost every big name in European aerospace is included under the umbrella of the F-35 program to contribute in some way, including Leonardo, BAE Systems, Rheinmetall, and others.
The European plant doesn’t just assemble jets: the industrial alliance is composed of vital suppliers for the entire program. In addition to having one of three of the final checkout and assembly factories located in Cameri, Italy, approximately 25% to 30% of every F-35’s components are sourced from…
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