Software delays to reduce Lockheed delivery of F-35 jets this year
Aviation defense company Lockheed Martin reported software delays will result in fewer deliveries of its F-35 Lightning II fighter jet, executives announced during its earnings call. The jets are assembled in Fort Worth.
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