Pentagon Approves Lockheed F-35 for Continued Development

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The Pentagon’s top weapons buyer has officially endorsed continuing development of Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 fighter jet and set cost targets for when the program enters full-production.

Acting Undersecretary for Acquisition Frank Kendall today signed an “acquisition decision memo” that approves the current development phase and continuation of low-rate initial production contracts.