Lockheed Martin awarded $261M contract for F-35 aircraft production

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. received a $261.4 million contract modification to procure long-lead materials for 24 F-35 aircraft for the U.S. Navy and non-DOD participants. Work will be performed at multiple sites and is expected to be completed by May 2026.

“This modification increases scope for the procurement of long lead-time materials, parts, components, and efforts for the production of nine Lot 17 F-35C aircraft for the Navy, 13 Lot 17 F-35A aircraft and two Lot 17 F-35B aircraft for non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) participants.”defensedaily.com

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• defensedaily.comContract Award: Lockheed Martin Corp. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. (Fort Worth, Texas) - $261,425,000 - Defense DailyDefense Daily StaffApr 7, 2022

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