Lockheed CEO: Since Turkey F-35 decision, company has sought alternate supply sources

By Marjorie Censer / July 23, 2019 at 12:11 PM
Lockheed Martin has already taken actions to address Turkey's suspension from the F-35 program and expects limited "future production or sustainment impact," the contractor's chief executive said today. In a call with analysts, Marillyn Hewson called the situation "pretty fluid," but stressed that the company has been working with the Pentagon "for a number of months -- close to a year." She said Turkey was only slated to buy eight aircraft per year in Lots 12-14. Those aircraft, Hewson said,...

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