Defence Blog iconDefence BlogSep 19, 2026

Lockheed’s F-35 support deal grows by $871 million

Before an F-35 fighter jet can land at a new base and start flying real missions, someone has to build the entire support system around it first: spare parts stocked on shelves, specialized tools laid out, technicians trained, and computer systems wired into the global network that keeps the jet running.

Lockheed’s F-35 support deal grows by $871 million

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Before an F-35 fighter jet can land at a new base and start flying real missions, someone has to build the entire support system around it first: spare parts stocked on shelves, specialized tools laid out,...

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Before an F-35 fighter jet can land at a new base and start flying real missions, someone has to build the entire support system around it first: spare parts stocked on shelves, specialized tools laid out, technicians trained, and computer systems wired into the global network that keeps the jet running.

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