What Happened
Defense Giant Expands F-35 Lightning II Support
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. has been awarded a $43.7 million contract modification by the Navy to provide operating system upgrades to the F-35 Lightning II reprogramming laboratory facilities and systems. The work will be performed in Eglin, Florida, and Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in April 2030. The contract award is part of the Navy’s ongoing efforts to support the F-35 program, which is a key component of the US military’s airpower capabilities. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.