Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing

After losing out to Boeing in the high-stakes Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) race, Lockheed Martin isn’t licking its wounds — it’s gearing up for a major comeback.

The world’s largest defense contractor is now considering a souped-up “fifth-generation-plus” version of its F-35 fighter jet, promising around 80 percent of the advanced capabilities expected in the futuristic F-47, but with a much friendlier price tag.

The bottom line? The company wants to give customers a powerful alternative to sixth-gen fighters, but at half the cost.

Read the full story on our new publication, NextGen Defense: Lockheed Mulls F-35 ‘Plus’ After NGAD Loss to Boeing