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Lockheed Martin: $114.6M to redesign two F-35 navigation systems
Obsolete components get replaced. All of the money is obligated at award.
LMTMapped by Backlog Defense. Verify before relying on it. Contract N0001927F1037
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Naval Air Systems Command ordered engineering, redesign, integration, qualification and testing for two F-35 navigation systems: the GPS Electronic Unit and the NAV100 Inertial Navigation System.
| Contractor | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|
| Order | N0001927F1037, under basic ordering agreement N0001924G0010 |
| Value | $114,629,966 cost-plus-fixed-fee |
| Funding | $46.4M Air Force, $46.4M Navy, $21.8M partner funds |
| Competition | Not competitively procured |
| Completion | Expected January 2030 |
Source: Department of War contracts listing, Oct. 23, 2026
Read carefully
- The full $114.6M is obligated at award: Air Force $46.4M, Navy $46.4M and F-35 partner funds $21.8M.
- This is engineering and redesign work to replace obsolete electronic components, not aircraft production.
- It is an order under an existing basic ordering agreement, not a new contract.
- The order was not competitively procured.
Scale
$114.6M
Order value, all obligated at award
70.1%
Share of the work in El Segundo, California
Jan. 2030
Expected completion
Lockheed figures from its Q3 2026 results. A scale check only: the order runs to 2030, while Q3 sales cover one quarter.
Why it matters
The announcement says the redesigns are meant to prevent production disruptions and address diminishing manufacturing sources. Lockheed reported third quarter results on Oct. 22, the day before the order was announced.
- Lockheed reported Q3 sales of $20.7B, up 11%, and a record backlog of $292.0B.
- Funding comes from the Air Force, the Navy and F-35 cooperative program partners.
- The work is spread across El Segundo, Fort Worth and Clearwater.
What to watch
- Whether more redesign orders follow for other obsolete F-35 components.
- Whether further orders appear under the same basic ordering agreement.
- How the work shows up in Lockheed's backlog and sales in coming quarters.
Sources
The award in the tracker
| List date | Company | Branch | Kind | Stated amount | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.Lockheed MartinLMTMapped by Backlog Defense. Verify before relying on it. | Navy | Award | $114,629,966 | N0001924G0010Read the brief | Official list for 23 Oct 2026 |
Source textLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $114,629,966 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001927F1037) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001924G0010). This order provides nonrecurring engineering, redesign, integration, qualification, and testing for two F-35 Lightning II navigation systems: the Global Positioning System Electronic Unit and the NAV100 Inertial Navigation System. The effort will replace obsolete electronic components while maintaining system performance and compatibility with existing aircraft systems. These redesigns are intended to prevent production disruptions, address diminishing manufacturing sources, and support the continued production and sustainment of F-35 aircraft for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and F-35 cooperative program partners. Work will be performed in El Segundo, California (70.1%); Fort Worth, Texas (27.5%); and Clearwater, Florida (2.4%), and is expected to be completed in January 2030. Fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $46,411,323; fiscal 2026 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $46,411,322; and F-35 cooperative program partner funds in the amount of $21,807,321, will be obligated at the time of award. This order was not competitively procured. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. | ||||||