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May 2, 2023 | International, Aerospace

Lockheed eyes new F-35 parts deal, but can it handle wartime demands?

By the end of the year, a new and unusual deal for the F-35 fighter′s spare parts could be in place — one that would upend the current supply model.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/05/02/lockheed-eyes-new-f-35-parts-deal-but-can-it-handle-wartime-demands/

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