F-35 Center Fuselage Integrated Assembly Line Tour – April 2024

As part of the media tour at our Palmdale, Calif. site, below you will find links to view and download various multimedia assets including videos, photos and relevant news releases for background and use.

fighter jet on tarmac in front of hangar

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F-35 Lightning II

Videos from the F-35 IAL Tour

Northrop Grumman’s Award Winning F-35 Integrated Assembly Line

Downloadable Images

4 males standing in a line.

L to R: Mike Schmidt (CEO Rheinmetall Aviation Services GmbH), Glenn Masukawa (VP and F-35 Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems), NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst and Tom Jones (Corporate VP & Sector President, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems)

a male posed in front of aircraft.

NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst in front an F-35 center fuselage at Northrop Grumman’s F-35 Integrated Assembly Line facility in Palmdale, California.

several males standing in front of an aircraft.

NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst with Rheinmetall employees receiving training at Northrop Grumman’s F-35 Integrated Assembly Line facility in Palmdale, California.

fighter jet on tarmac in front of hangar

Northrop Grumman maintains F-35 readiness and mission effectiveness through global sustainment and modernization efforts.

top view of aircraft assembly line

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

top view of aircraft assembly line

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

top view of aircraft assembly line

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

technician working on aircraft

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

top view of aircraft assembly line

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

top view of aircraft assembly line

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

fighter jet fuselage coming off assembly line.

Our F-35 center fuselage Integrated Assembly Line leverages technological prowess and innovative approaches to military aircraft production.

several fighter aircraft sensors lined up in a row.

Northrop Grumman develops advanced sensors and leverages the latest technologies available to help ensure air superiority.

Media Contact

Laura Chon
Media Relations – Aeronautics Systems
619-323-7228