PNN – Following the Iranian air defense missiles hitting the advanced US F-35 fighter jet and its emergency landing in the Middle East, shares of Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the fighter jet, fell significantly in trading on Thursday.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, Following the Iranian air defense missiles hitting an advanced US F-35 fighter jet and forcing it to make an emergency landing at a base in the Middle East, shares of Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of these fighter jets, fell significantly in trading today, Thursday. According to data published by the New York Stock Exchange, shares of Lockheed Martin (LMT), which closed at $642.28 on Tuesday, March 18, fell to $632 in trading today, Thursday, March 19.
A spokesman for the US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the news and announced that the fifth-generation fighter jet was flying over Iran and its pilot was safe. According to him, the incident is under investigation. According to experts, each F-35 costs between $100 and $150 million, and a missile strike on this aircraft could have serious consequences for the reputation of this fighter jet and its manufacturer in global markets.