FORT WORTH, Texas — The U.S. Department of War has announced a major investment in North Texas aerospace, awarding Lockheed Martin military contracts totaling more than $1 billion.
The bulk of the funding is tied directly to the F-35 aircraft program. These next-generation fighter jets are manufactured at Lockheed Martin’s sprawling facility in Fort Worth, further cementing the city’s status as a global leader in defense technology.
According to the Department of War, the contracts will support the continued development and production of the F-35, ensuring the military maintains its edge in national security…