Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Set 10-Year F-35 Purchasing Framework
The reported framework covers production lots 21 through 30 and outlines plans for 850 additional F-35s over a decade.
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The U.S. Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have reached a reported 10-year framework for F-35 procurement, covering production lots 21 through 30. The reported terms include plans for 850 additional aircraft.
Key details
- The framework covers production lots 21 through 30.
- The reported production commitment is 156 aircraft per year, including orders for international customers.
- Lockheed Martin reportedly committed $7 billion in investment in the F-35 program over the agreement period.
- The terms reportedly include financial penalties if annual congressional appropriations fall below a specified level.
The framework reportedly outlines 850 additional F-35 purchases over 10 years.
Why it matters
The reported production level would give the F-35 program a decade-long manufacturing target that includes both U.S. and international orders. The planned investment also links the procurement framework to continued program funding and production capacity.
What happens next
The framework sets out a long-term path for F-35 procurement and production. Which production milestone will you be watching as the program moves through its next decade?
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