Lockheed Martin launches production F-35A jet fighters at reduced costs

By World Tribune on October 29, 2014   BB Americas, Exclusives, Great Britain, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mideast, Norway, Top Stories, U.S. Military, Washington  

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin has begun producing the fifth generation Joint Strike Fighter for several nations, including Britain, Israel, Italy, Japan and Norway. The Defense Department has reached agreement with L-M to launch low-rate initial production of the F-35A. Under the deal, L-M would begin assembly of 43 Lightning-2 aircraft. “Today’s agreement […]