F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 198
- Short name
- F-35
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 2,789
- Contract obligations
- $286,309,832,803 Since fiscal year 2003
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $19,388,335,162 |
| FY2025 | $35,745,430,582 |
| FY2024 | $12,444,997,038 |
| FY2023 | $37,139,964,111 |
| FY2022 | $20,754,154,100 |
| FY2021 | $9,804,796,938 |
| FY2020 | $36,956,872,498 |
| FY2019 | $16,938,719,646 |
| FY2018 | $15,994,084,689 |
| FY2017 | $24,166,847,088 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $234,491,228,706 | |
| 2 | RTX Corporation | $47,826,461,538 | |
| 3 | GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team, LLC | $2,280,474,160 | |
| 4 | Collins Elbit Vision Systems, LLC | $202,998,136 | |
| 5 | BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $167,857,568 | |
| 6 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $116,507,908 | |
| 7 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | $95,542,957 | |
| 8 | Serco Inc. | $90,634,865 | |
| 9 | System High Corporation | $77,527,636 | |
| 10 | Idsc Holdings LLC | $58,152,169 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense through the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. This program encompasses the development, production, and sustainment of a fifth-generation, multirole stealth fighter aircraft serving the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, international partner nations, and Foreign Military Sales customers. The program involves complex systems integration across airframe, propulsion, avionics, mission systems, and supporting infrastructure components.
The federal contract awards associated with this program range from small purchases of specialized tools and components ($100,000-$1M) to major production and sustainment contracts exceeding $1B. Contract periods typically span 1-5 years, with some extending to 2030. Primary prime contractors include Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (airframe, systems integration, sustainment), Pratt & Whitney (propulsion systems), and BAE Systems (electronic warfare systems). Notable subcontractors include Gentex Corporation (aircrew masks), Computer Systems Center Incorporated (mission planning systems), and Snap-On Industrial (maintenance tools). The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the predominant funding agency, with most work performed in White Settlement, Texas, and Hartford, Connecticut. While most contracts are unrestricted, occasional small business set-asides are used for specialized equipment and support services. Common contract types include Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Firm Fixed Price, and Cost Plus Incentive Fee arrangements.
Quick answers
What is F-35?
F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT ID. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has F-35 obligated on contracts?
2,789 contract awards are coded to F-35, and their actions have obligated $286,309,832,803 since fiscal year 2003.
Who are the top contractors on F-35?
The contractors obligated the most on F-35 contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($234,491,228,706), RTX Corporation ($47,826,461,538) and GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team, LLC ($2,280,474,160).
How much did F-35 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to F-35 obligated $35,745,430,582 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for F-35?
The latest contract award coded to F-35 is N0001926F2224, awarded to Nakupuna Services LLC on July 16, 2026.
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