Geographic Classification

Continent: North America
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Fort Worth (part of Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex)
Facility Name: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics – Fort Worth Plant
Ownership: Lockheed Martin Corporation

2. Facility Type

Primary Type: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Headquarters
Sub-Type: Final Assembly and Check-Out (FACO) Facility, Systems Integration Center, Engineering and Flight Test Campus, Program Management Hub

3. Products and Platforms

Aircraft Support: F-35 Lightning II (all variants), F-22 Raptor (support only), F-16 Fighting Falcon (sustainment and upgrades), U-2 Dragon Lady (modifications)
Key Components and Activities:

  • Full assembly and checkout of all F-35 variants

  • Flight line and aircraft delivery

  • Systems integration and mission software testing

  • Sustainment and engineering support for legacy aircraft
    Technologies Used:

  • Smart factory automation

  • Digital twin integration

  • Advanced simulation and mission systems labs

4. Operations

Facility Type: Global headquarters for F-35 manufacturing and integration
Production Capabilities: Over 150 F-35 aircraft produced annually at peak, including U.S. and international orders
Engineering & Testing Capabilities: Full test flight operations, Systems software verification labs, Mission simulation environments, Ground test facilities

5. Strategic Importance

Role in Global Supply Chain: Primary and largest F-35 production site worldwide, Controls global program management for the F-35 program, Key supplier for U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and international partners
Partner Nations Supported: United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and all other F-35 customer nations

6. Ownership and Stakeholders

Primary Operator: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Key Partners: Northrop Grumman (fuselage systems), BAE Systems (rear fuselage and tails), Pratt & Whitney (F135 engine), U.S. Department of Defense
Customers: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, 17+ international F-35 partner nations

7. Security & Compliance

Certifications: AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, DFARS, and DoD cleared facility
Cybersecurity Standards: Fully compliant with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DoD cloud and infrastructure security protocols