Pentagon Finalizes $24.3 Billion Contract for Nearly 300 F-35s

Lockheed Martin Wins $24.3 Billion F-35 Contract for 296 Stealth Fighters

Washington, DC, October 2 - Lockheed Martin Secures Landmark $24.3 Billion Contract for 296 F-35 Lightning II Fighters, Bolstering Global Air Superiority. A pivotal move that underscores the enduring demand for advanced stealth fighter technology, Lockheed Martin has finalized a monumental $24.3 billion contract with the U.S. Department of Defense's F-35 Joint Program Office for the production of 296 F-35 Lightning II aircraft across Lots 18 and…

Pentagon Finalizes $24.3 Billion Contract for Nearly 300 F-35s

The Pentagon has finalized a $24.3 billion agreement with Lockheed Martin for nearly 300 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, wrapping up more than two years of negotiations, the Defense Department announced Monday. The contract covers 148 airframes each in production Lots 18 and 19, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026. The deal covers only the fighter jets. Engines, produced by RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney, are awarded separately by the Joint P…