Lockheed Martin Stock Plunges as Iran Destroys “Stealth” F-35 “Fighter Jet” Out Of The Sky (Video)

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Day 28 of Trumps Iran "War" for Israel – Lockheed Martin Corp's Stock has tanked after Iran shoots an F35 down out of the sky days earlier.

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On Day 28 of President Donald Trump’s decisive military campaign against the Iranian regime, for Israel, has displayed a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the defense world.

Iranian forces claim a major victory: hitting one of America’s most advanced stealth fighters – the legendary F-35 Lightning II – forcing it into an emergency landing.

The drama unfolded dramatically on March 19 when the F-35, flying a combat mission over Iran, took suspected fire from Iranian air defenses. U.S. Central Command confirmed the jet made a safe emergency landing at a regional airbase, with the pilot stable but reportedly suffering shrapnel wounds. Iranian state media and the IRGC wasted no time, releasing footage they say shows their systems locking on and striking the “unkillable” stealth jet.

This isn’t just any aircraft. The F-35, built by Lockheed Martin, is the crown jewel of U.S. air power – radar-evading, supersonic, and packed with next-gen tech. It’s supposed to dominate any battlefield. A direct hit? That’s a propaganda win for Tehran and a rare black eye for American tech supremacy in this escalating conflict.

Wall Street Feels the Heat

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Lockheed Martin Stock Tanks! The financial fallout hit fast and hard. Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares, which had soared to record highs around $692 in the early days of the conflict amid surging defense demand, took a sharp nosedive following the F-35 incident. Reports indicate drops of nearly 1.5% to 2% in a single session, with shares sliding toward the $630 range at one point as investors grappled with the implications.

Why the panic? The F-35 program is massive – billions in contracts, global sales, and national prestige on the line. If Iranian defenses can tag this stealth marvel, questions ripple across the industry.

Broader U.S. aircraft losses in the Iran war also include many drones and other military equipment destroyed. have added to the jitters, even as overall defense stocks initially spiked on the war premium.

Early conflict surges saw Lockheed and peers like Northrop Grumman jump 3-6% on heightened tensions. Long-term, sustained operations could still fuel demand for missiles, upgrades, and replacements. But right now? Volatility rules as traders watch every headline from the Middle East.

Day 28: Trump Losing the Iran “War” For Israel: Lost Control of the Straight Of Hormuz

President Trump kicked off the operation with bold airstrikes aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear ambitions, proxy networks, and military capabilities.

Day after day, U.S. and Israeli forces have pounded targets, while Iran has fired back with missiles, drones, and defiant claims of resilience.

• U.S. Losses: Multiple aircraft damaged or downed in the intense air campaign, with the F-35 incident standing out as the most high-profile.
  
• Iranian Claims: Tehran boasts of downing or damaging advanced jets, releasing flashy videos to rally domestic support.
  
• On the Ground: No full-scale invasion – Trump has ruled out boots on the ground for now – but the aerial and missile exchanges continue, with pauses on striking critical infrastructure like power plants to allow for potential talks.

Trump has signaled openness to deals involving oil, the Strait of Hormuz, and de-escalation, but the fighting rages on. Markets swing wildly on every rumor of breakthroughs or setbacks.

What Happens Next?

This F-35 episode raises serious questions: How vulnerable is America’s stealth edge? Will it accelerate calls for upgrades and bigger defense budgets? And can diplomacy cut through the chaos before costs – human and financial – spiral higher?

One thing’s clear: Day 28 proves this isn’t a quick skirmish. It’s a high-octane test of wills, technology, and resolve playing out in real time.Stay locked in with America 24 News for 24/7 updates from the frontlines. We’ll keep you ahead of the curve as this historic conflict unfolds.

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Sources include reports from CNN, Al Jazeera, CENTCOM statements, and market data.