The Debrief: Pricing Pinch Prompts New F-35 Affordability Plans

U.S. Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35
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Lockheed Martin F-35s will become more expensive over the next four years, with flyaway prices rising 16-18% depending on the variant. The trend prompted the CEOs of the stealth jet’s biggest suppliers earlier this month to start planning for a long-term cost-reduction campaign. The rising cost...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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