U.S. to buy 850 more F-35 jets

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to purchase over 850 F-35 fighters produced by Lockheed Martin in what could be the largest deal in the history of the program, which has been ongoing for approximately 25 years. The deal includes not only the aircraft themselves but also spare parts, upgrade features, and support for the global fleet over a period of 10 years, with potential costs exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars per aircraft and a total estimated at more than $85 billion. This move comes as part of efforts to modernize and expand the U.S. Air Force, despite challenges related to declining readiness rates and delays in software updates. The agreement also aims to establish more stable pricing and ensure the continuity of supplies over the next decade.

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