What Happened
Framework Agreement Targets Supply Chain Stability and Lower Costs
The US Department of War and Lockheed Martin have announced a transformative framework agreement for multi-year F-35 production and sustainment. The deal includes 850 US aircraft over 10 years, with associated initial spares, modification kits, and sustainment, as well as international customer orders. The agreement aims to provide supply chain stability, lower costs, and improve readiness. According to Lockheed Martin, this effort is expected to save taxpayers billions of dollars over the F-35’s lifecycle. The framework was reported by Unknown Source.