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

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-11-02T11:59:49.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-02T11:59:49.000Z
Section: Business

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

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.