Lockheed Doubles Down On F-35 Sustainment Cost

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Credit: U.S. Air Force
PARIS AIR SHOW—Lockheed Martin’s top F-35 executive doubled down on a commitment to reduce the cost to operate the stealth aircraft each hour by 43% within six years, despite public statements by senior U.S. defense officials who insist that objective is impossible. “We haven’t committed to...

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