Lockheed signs 10-year Pentagon deal for 850 F-35 jets

Lockheed Martin has entered into a 10-year agreement with the Pentagon to deliver 850 F-35 fighter jets, according to reports from both Tucson Post and Oklahoma City Sun.

The contract outlines a long-term commitment by the Department of Defense to acquire these advanced aircraft from Lockheed Martin over the next decade.

This deal highlights the Pentagon's ongoing investment in modernizing its air fleet with the F-35, a key component of its defense strategy.

The agreement is expected to sustain production and support jobs in the aerospace sector for the duration of the contract.