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F-35 Program and Lockheed Martin Look for Way Forward on Data Rights

Frank Wolfe

Thursday, July 21st, 2022

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F-35 Program and Lockheed Martin Look for Way Forward on Data Rights

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon Nauta, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, assumes command of the newly reactivated squadron during a ceremony at Nellis AFB,, Nev, on June 9. The "red force" willl include F-35s (U.S. Air Force)

The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin [LMT] are coming to terms on data rights language to be included in the Lot 15-17 contract for the fighter, the JPO said. "We continue to work with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to ensure the government has the technical data and computer software for F-35 that the U.S. government needs to maintain readiness and develop an affordable long-term sustainment strategy," the program said in response to an email request for insights on the…

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