Lockheed Martin and Pentagon reach $8.2B F-35 deal, adding 1,800 jobs

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon have agreed on an $8.2 billion contract for 90 F-35 fighter jets, reducing costs by $728 million. The deal will create 1,800 new jobs at Lockheed's Fort Worth, Texas factory.

“President Trump's personal involvement in the F-35 program accelerated the negotiations and sharpened our focus on driving down the price.”star-telegram.com

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• star-telegram.comLockheed, Pentagon reach F-35 deal that will add 1,800 jobs in Fort Worth | Fort Worth Star-TelegramSteve KaskovichFeb 3, 2017

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