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Pentagon F-35 Deal Signed

Updated 2026-10-22 21:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have agreed to produce at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over the next decade, with Lockheed committing $7 billion in funding. The deal is part of a significant military procurement initiative.

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The Hill
Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have penned an initial deal to produce at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over ‌the next 10 years, the Defense Department announced Thursday. As part of the agreement, Lockheed will put forward at least $7 billion in its own funding “for initiatives that sup
2026-10-22 20:59 UTC
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