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Lockheed's F-35 production could slow by 24 jets as COVID-19 hits suppliers

Lockheed's F-35 production could slow by 24 jets as COVID-19 hits suppliers

Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday it will slow production of its stealthy F-35 fighter jets at its Texas facility, possibly delaying delivery of between 18 and 24 jets due to a parts shortage as the coronavirus hampers production across the jet's vast supply chain.