The US Department of Defense has signed contracts totaling approximately $5 billion with Lockheed Martin, a leading American aerospace and defense manufacturer, for the production, maintenance, modernization, and operation of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, AzVision.az reports citing US Department of Defense.
A significant portion of the contract, valued at $3.91 billion, includes the procurement of training systems for piloting these aircraft, testing, production, deployment, modernization, and maintenance of the F-35.
The remaining $1 billion is allocated for the upkeep and development of the F-35’s maintenance facilities, as well as software upgrades for the aircraft.
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