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US Department of Defense orders at least 850 F-35 aircraft

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

The US Department of Defense placed a 10-year framework order for at least 850 F-35 aircraft, including initial spares and special equipment.

Why it matters: Der Auftrag soll Lockheed Martins Produktionsplanung und Kapazitätsausbau unterstützen; Kongresszustimmung steht noch aus.

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