This seems to be a huge deal!
Is this deal possibly antiquated/outdated in the age of robotics and autonomous weapons?
"The Defense Department and Lockheed Martin agreed to a 10-year framework that the Pentagon says guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.
The framework, announced Thursday, includes initial spare parts plus 10 years of modification kits and sustainment. It also covers orders from foreign customers, with production continuing at 156 aircraft per year, according to Lockheed. ...
Neither announcement gave a total value or per-jet price. ..."
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