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Northrop Grumman manufactures the F-35 centre fuselage for all three aircraft variants at its dedicated Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California. (Photo: Northrop Grumman)
Northrop Grumman Corporation marked the 900th centre fuselage delivery on Feb. 14. Utilising the company’s Integrated Assembly Line (IAL), F-35 centre fuselages are delivered across three unique aircraft variants. The IAL is a world-class production facility using the latest in automation and robotics to deliver on large aircraft production efforts at scale.
Northrop Grumman is a principal partner to Lockheed Martin Corporation in the design, development, production and sustainment of this multirole fighter for the United States and its allies.
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| Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems | Airframer |
| Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company | Airframer |
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| Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
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| Airframe Assemblies |
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