Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach 10-Year Framework Agreement for 850 F-35s

Subject to Congressional approval, the framework gives long-term certainty to the industry, helping stabilize production and supply chain while supporting improvements in aircraft availability rates. The U.S. Department of War and Lockheed Martin announced on Oct. 22, 2026 that they reached a framework agreement for ten years of F-35 production and long-term sustainment. The agreement […]