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One Million F-35 Flight Hours and Counting
March 03, 2025
The global F-35 fleet just surpassed a million flight hours, highlighting the size and strength of the program.
The F-35 is the most advanced, connected and lethal fighter jet – America’s air dominance quarterback.
With a global fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft, the F-35 continues to advance how America and allies train, operate and dominate the skies.
One Million F-35 Flight Hours

The Next Million
With its advanced capabilities and unmatched connectivity, the F-35’s future looks bright.
As threats continue to evolve, F-35 modernization is giving warfighters even more advanced capabilities.
Meanwhile, the F-35 is defining the future of air combat with pilot-drone teaming.
Exceeding a million flight hours is a significant accomplishment, but one thing is clear: we’re just getting started.