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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree to 10-year F-35 framework for at least 850 aircraft, pending congressional approval and fundi

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The framework would cover F-35 production and sustainment over the next decade, guaranteeing at least 850 fighters for the U.S. military. The agreement would be the program’s largest contract to date and its longest commitment yet, but lawmakers’ approval and funding remain necessary.

Discovered 2026-10-22T03:55:40.782597-07:00 | 2026-10-22T03:55:40.782597-07:00

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  • The proposed minimum of 850 aircraft provides a decade-long demand signal for F-35 production and sustainment, while making congressional approval and funding pivotal to execution.
  • The framework would be the program’s largest contract to date and the Pentagon’s longest F-35 commitment, underscoring the fighter’s enduring role in the U.S. arsenal.

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