# Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets

- Source: Defense News
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:15:33+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2026/10/22/pentagon-lockheed-agree-to-10-year-deal-for-850-f-35-jets/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/pentagon-lockheed-agree-to-10-year-deal-for-850-f-35-jets-80cf9b/

The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.

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