Lockheed Martin(US:LMT) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-31 09:34Group 1 - A F-35 fighter jet crashed near Lemoore Naval Air Station in California, with the pilot successfully ejecting and no other injuries reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation [1][3]. - The F-35, developed by Lockheed Martin, features advanced weapon systems, stealth capabilities, and supersonic cruise ability. The F-35A variant is designed for conventional takeoff and landing [3]. - The U.S. Air Force has reduced its planned procurement of F-35s due to dissatisfaction with delays in the Block 4 upgrade and adjustments in the Pentagon's budget, requesting only 24 new aircraft in its 2026 budget proposal, half of last year's plan and lower than the 44 aircraft procured in 2025 [3][5]. Group 2 - The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Allvin, stated that limited financial resources necessitate ensuring that procured F-35s can address urgent threats, with delays in Block 4 and TR-3 affecting defense decisions [5]. - The Department of Defense announced delays in F-35 deliveries due to software improvements, withholding up to $5 million per aircraft until Lockheed Martin demonstrates that upgrades can support intensive training and full combat operations [5].