Pentagon announces $34bn F-35 fighter jet deal with Lockheed
Pricing details show lower costs, which may encourage more countries to buy the jet
29 October 2019 - 18:06
Washington — The Pentagon announced pricing details on Tuesday for its agreement with Lockheed Martin that lowers the cost of the F-35 jets it plans to purchase up to and including 2022 by 12.7%, which may encourage other nations to buy fighter jets.
The agreement will be worth $34bn for 478 F-35 fighter jets over three years...
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