The funding functions as a modification to an existing agreement, specifically targeting the capacity for support equipment necessary to maintain the F-35 program. These resources will directly facilitate the establishment of new operation sites for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and international military partners participating in foreign military sales.
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Lockheed Martin Secures $871 Million Navy Contract for F-35 Support
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin an $871.2 million contract to expand the infrastructure required to keep the F-35 Lightning II fleet operational. This investment bolsters the hardware sustainment and site activation efforts essential for managing fighter jet deployments across land-based and at-sea facilities globally.
Operational activity will be heavily concentrated in El Segundo, California, which is slated to handle 90% of the project load. The remaining 10% of the work is designated for Fort Worth, Texas. Lockheed Martin aims to conclude all contract requirements by February 2031.
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