Lockheed Martin confirmed on September 29, 2025, that it reached a final agreement with the Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Program Office to produce and deliver up to 296 F-35 fighter jets under Lots 18 and 19. Deliveries are set to begin in 2026, bolstering U.S. military readiness while supporting allied nations and Foreign Military Sales customers. The deal matters because it reinforces America’s defense edge and ensures global partners access to advanced U.S. technology. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
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| A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II in flight. Under the new Lots 18–19 contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver up to 296 additional F-35s beginning in 2026, strengthening the jet’s role as the cornerstone of U.S. air superiority and allied interoperability. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War) |
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