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Pentagon and Lockheed weigh multiyear F-35 production and sustainment deal

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The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin are weighing a multiyear agreement covering F-35 production and sustainment. One source familiar with the negotiations questioned whether Lockheed can put forward a proposal that demonstrates long-term cost savings, leaving the deal’s ability to deliver durable savings uncertain.

Discovered 2026-10-09T03:45:37.654218-07:00 | 2026-10-09T03:45:37.654218-07:00

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  • A multiyear agreement would link F-35 production and sustainment planning, making its terms relevant to program costs and the industrial base.
  • A source familiar with negotiations doubts Lockheed can demonstrate long-term savings, underscoring that cost evidence remains a key issue in the discussions.

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