Overview

The F-35 Joint Program Office is a U.S. Department of Defense organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, that manages the development, production, and sustainment of the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation strike fighter. It coordinates the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps along with seven international partners. The office has an employee band of roughly 1,000 to 5,000 and is not publicly traded. It serves the military-defense, aerospace, and electronics sectors. Lockheed Martin is a reported customer, according to navy.mil.

At a glance

What F-35 Joint Program Office makes

The office holds AS9100 certification and ITAR registration, and it oversees the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C variants across the aircraft's acquisition lifecycle.

Certifications

F-35 Joint Program Office is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — dodig.mil

• ITAR registered — machineshop.directory

Known customers

The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:

• Lockheed Martin — reported by navy.mil

Company details

It operates as a government program office with an employee band of roughly 1,000 to 5,000, and Lockheed Martin is listed as a reported customer. F-35 Joint Program Office has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Frequently asked questions

What does F-35 Joint Program Office make?

The F-35 Joint Program Office is a U.S. Department of Defense organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, that manages the development, production, and sustainment of the F-35 Lightning II fifth-generation strike fighter. It coordinates the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps along with seven international partners. The office has an employee band of roughly 1,000 to 5,000 and is not publicly traded. It serves the military-defense, aerospace, and electronics sectors. Lockheed Martin is a reported customer, according to navy.mil.

Where is F-35 Joint Program Office headquartered?

F-35 Joint Program Office is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia (D St, Washington, District of Columbia, 20319).

How big is F-35 Joint Program Office?

F-35 Joint Program Office has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees.

What certifications does F-35 Joint Program Office hold?

F-35 Joint Program Office lists AS9100 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Who are F-35 Joint Program Office's customers?

Public sources directly reference Lockheed Martin as a counterparty of F-35 Joint Program Office. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.

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