The F-35 team is working across government and industry for greater affordability. Lockheed Martin has significantly lowered our share of cost per flight hour over the last five years.
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Zeroed in on
Affordability
- 50% Reduction in Operating and Support Costs
- Additional 35% Cost Reduction Anticipated Over the Next Five Years
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Increasing
Availability
- Combat Operational Performance Remains Strong
- Twice as Reliable as 4th Generation Fighters
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Investing in Improvements
- Digital Tools
- Parts Availability
- Process Efficiencies
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