Pentagon clears F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter for full-rate production (Milestone C).

The Pentagon has cleared the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter for full-rate production after years of delay. This decision, known as Milestone C, allows the F-35 Joint Program Office to negotiate multiyear contracts for the fighter with manufacturer Lockheed Martin. Nearly 1,000 F-35 aircraft have been delivered to the US and foreign military services over the past 14 years, with the full-rate production enabling more efficient production and delivery.

March 13, 2024
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