Department of War and Lockheed Martin Finalize Landmark 10-Year F-35 Deal, Securing $7B in Private Investment
THE PENTAGON · ARLINGTON — The War Department and Lockheed Martin finalized a landmark 10-year framework agreement to strengthen the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter fleet.
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- 22 October 2026 · 10:00 UTC
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- 28 October 2026 · 07:36 UTC
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- https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4631150/department-of-war-and-lockheed-martin-finalize-landmark-10-year-f-35-deal-secur/
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