BAE Systems to deliver electronic warfare systems for F-35 stealth fighters

State-of-the-art EW technology makes the F-35 difficult to detect and highly effective in contested environments NASHUA, N.H., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver high-performance electronic warfare (EW) systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, giving them unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield. Building on a long-standing alliance with Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office, BAE Systems continues production at scale for the global F-35 fleet.