# Lockheed, Pentagon reach initial deal to produce 850 F-35 jets

https://mins.news/en/item/111039

- Reuters, 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/lockheed-pentagon-strike-initial-deal-produce-850-f-35-jets-2026-10-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad9faeb8aa25d0001362676

> Lockheed Martin and the Department of Defense announced an initial production and sustainment agreement for at least 850 F-35 Lightning II jets over the next 10 years.

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