Aviation Week Forecasts: F-35 To Lead In Military Aircraft Deliveries For The Decade

Forecasts

22,132 military aircraft will be delivered to operators around the world between 2026 and 2035, including at least 1,368 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multirole fighters.

Credit: UK Ministry of Defence, Commander UKCSG
[Editor’s Note: This analysis is the fourth in a five-part series exploring Aviation Week Network’s new 2026 Military Fleet & MRO forecast. For more information on the forecast, visit https://pgs.aviationweek.com/Fleet-Forecasts.] Aviation Week Network’s 2026 Military Fleet & MRO Forecast projects...
Craig Caffrey

Craig is the head of Aviation Week Network's defense data team responsible for managing the company’s defense databases and leading on related consultancy projects.

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