The Pentagon and American Defense Industry company Lockheed Martin have reached a ten-year deal on supplying the United States with at least 850 F-35 fighter planes.
The agreement aims to ensure a steady pace of production and supply with fifth-generation fighter planes, as well as to strengthen American military capacities.
According to the U.S. War Department, the agreement creates a long-term framework for aircraft purchase, enabling better production and management of the supply chain.
Under the deal, Lockheed Martin is expected to invest at least seven billion dollars of his funds in projects supporting the F-35 programme, writes. resources.
The package also includes initial spare parts, complete parts for modifications and support for maintaining the global fleet of these planes.
However, realisation of the deal depends on the US Congress’s respective approvals and the provision of necessary funds.
American officials say uniting shopping requirements over a ten-year period will increase the Pentagon’s negotiating power and help lower costs through large-scale production.
Michael P. Duffey, deputy secretary at the US War Department, said the agreement is part of efforts to increase the capacities of the local defence industry and accelerate military equipment production.
F-35 is one of the most advanced combat systems in the U.S. Army. He uses intelligence technology towards radar, advanced sensors and integrated data collection systems.
Through this agreement, Washington aims to provide more predictable supplies with fighter planes and strengthen the industrial defence base in a period when demand for military capacities remains high. /Telegraphy/
