Pentagon and Lockheed finalize 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets
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Summary
The Defense Department announced Thursday it finalized a 10-year agreement with Lockheed Martin to produce at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, covering production and future maintenance. Lockheed agreed to contribute at least $7 billion of its own funding toward initiatives supporting the F-35 program. Lockheed also raised its annual financial forecast following the agreement.
Center
- Lockheed lands Pentagon deal for 850 F-35 jets, lifts annual forecastReuters · Oct 22, 1:53 PM
- Pentagon locks in 10-year F-35 jet dealThe Hill · Oct 22, 4:59 PM
Right-leaning
- Lockheed, Pentagon Strike Initial Deal to Produce 850 F-35 JetsNewsmax · Oct 22, 8:05 AM
- Pentagon locks multi-year contract for controversial F-35Washington Times · Oct 22, 3:07 PM