Lockheed Martin receives F-35 lot 15 modification
Lockheed Martin has received funding for long lead materials for F-35 lot 15, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 7 February.
The funding was issued as a $347.7 million modification to a previously-awarded contract by US Naval Air Systems Command.
The modification procures long lead materials, parts, components and support necessary to maintain on-time production and delivery of 43 lot 15 F-35 aircraft for non-DoD participants and Foreign Military Sales customers.
The work is expected to be completed in December 2023.
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