Pentagon, Lockheed Agree To 10-Year Ordering Commitment For F-35s

F-35 production
Credit: Lockheed Martin
The Pentagon has committed to buying 850 more Lockheed Martin F-35s over a 10-year period and maintain annual production at 156 aircraft, including international orders, over that timeframe. The 10-year framework agreement with Lockheed, covering production Lot 21-30, comes with financial penalties...
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