Lockheed Martin makes no promises on extras for F-35 deal, despite feds’ push for ‘more’ economic benefits

Defence experts told The Hill Times the government's messaging is unclear. 'I don't have a sense specifically of what ‘more’ means, and also what more can be done within the partnership agreement that we're buying the plane under, which sets out rules about industrial participation that limit a lot of the normal traditional tools,' says David Perry.
U.S. Air Force F-35A Joint Strike Fighters, pictured in May 2013. 'The F-35 program is already positioned to deliver increased benefits as the global program grows and as Canada’s sustainment requirements are identified,' says Lockheed Martin's Steve Sheehy.

As Ottawa pushes to get “more” economic benefits from its multibillion-dollar F-35 fighter jets procurement, such as more domestic jobs created, the aircraft’s American manufacturer Lockheed Martin isn't giving any indication if it’s willing to offer anythi...

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