Event Brief
Pentagon Proposes 85 F-35s in Budget
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: The Pentagon's fiscal 2027 budget seeks 85 Lockheed Martin F-35 jets, a significant increase from last year's request.
WHO: Pentagon
WHAT: proposed budget for 85 F-35 fighter jets
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 10:42 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Significant boost for the largest US weapons program.
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