US DoD finalizes framework deal with Lockheed for 850 F-35s

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have finalized a framework agreement for at least 850 F-35 stealth fighters, securing long-term production and likely stabilizing the program's cost structure. The deal signals sustained US commitment to the F-35 despite past cost overruns and technical issues, with implications for allied procurement and defense industrial capacity.

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