The U.S. Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have agreed to a 10-year deal for 850 F-35 fighter jets.

Updated 2026-10-24 · told from many outlets at once

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agreed to a ten-year deal to modernize the F-35 fleet, committing to 850 jets and annual production of 156 aircraft.

• The Pentagon announced a ten-year framework agreement with Lockheed Martin.
• The agreement commits to supplying at least 850 F-35 fighter jets over ten years.
• Lockheed Martin will invest US$7 billion in F-35-related projects.
• Lockheed Martin plans to maintain an annual production of 156 aircraft.

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