Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Framework Covers 850 U.S. Jets Over 10 Years

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Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Framework Covers 850 U.S. Jets Over 10 Years

The planned rate is 156 aircraft annually, while a formal contract depends on multiyear authority and appropriations.

By John Kim

Published Nov 2, 2026, 6:59 AM EST

An F-35 fighter jet rests alone on a runway at dawn / TokenPost.ai

A 10-year production plan announced Oct. 22 by Lockheed Martin and the Department of War covers 850 F-35s for U.S. forces, with annual output targeted at 156 aircraft.

The framework is not a finalized contract. A formal contract depends on multiyear authority and appropriations.

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