Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets

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How did the left and right cover Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets?

Of the 73 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 12% are rated left, 39% are rated centre, 49% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 138. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets left or right?

Neither side dominates it. Of the 73 rated outlets on this story, 12% are rated left, 39% are rated centre, 49% are rated right, and no side holds the 70% this site would want before calling a field one-sided. A story is not left or right in any case; the outlets that carried it are what carry ratings.

Is the coverage of Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets biased?

Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets is one event reported by 138 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.

Which side is not reporting Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agree on 850 F-35 jets?

138 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What is the agreement between the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin?

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced a 10-year framework agreement to produce at least 850 F-35 fighter jets. This deal aims for an annual production rate of 156 aircraft and includes provisions for spare parts and maintenance. Lockheed Martin will also invest a minimum of $7 billion in F-35 related projects.

How much will the 850 F-35 jets cost?

The total cost for the 850 F-35 jets has not been disclosed by the Pentagon or Lockheed Martin. Some reports cite congressional analysts estimating the first 425 jets at $61.4 billion, while another digest suggests the total deal could be at least $78 billion.

What are the next steps for this agreement?

The framework agreement requires approval and funding from the US Congress before it can proceed. This step is necessary for the full implementation of the production and investment plans.