Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $74.2 million contract modification, announced by the US Department of Defense on June 26, 2026. The agreement aims to enhance the combat capabilities of British and Italian F-35 Lightning II fighter jets under the Block 4 modernization program, allowing both NATO allies to equip their fleets with weapons systems of their choice, Army Recognition reported.
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Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $74.2 million contract modification, announced by the US Department of Defense on June 26, 2026. The agreement aims to enhance the combat capabilities of British and Italian F-35 Lightning II fighter jets under the Block 4 modernization program, allowing both NATO allies to equip their fleets with weapons systems of their choice, Army Recognition reported.