Northrop Grumman says 1,600 F-35 center fuselages delivered on schedule as Palmdale line sustains one unit every 30 hours

Northrop Grumman reported delivering 1,600 F-35 center fuselages on schedule, with the Palmdale line producing one unit every 30 hours. The milestone reflects sustained production tempo across the global F-35 supply chain. Northrop supplies the center fuselage for all three F-35 variants. The rate supports Lockheed Martin's overall delivery targets.