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Air Force

Lockheed Meets Annual Production Goal Of 45 F-35s For 2015

Monday, December 21st, 2015

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Lockheed Meets Annual Production Goal Of 45 F-35s For 2015

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program met its production goal of 45 aircraft in 2015, bringing the total number of operational aircraft deliveries for the U.S. and partner militaries to 154 jets.“Meeting aircraft production goals is a critical stepping stone in demonstrating the program is ready for the expected significant production ramp up,” said F-35 Program Office chief Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan said in a Dec. 21 statement. “It took thousands of people around the world to achieve this milestone…

Congress

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Congress

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