Lockheed Martin wins USAF contract to upgrade F-22 aircraft

Article Posted on : - Feb 28, 2013

Two F-22 aircraft flying in formation.

WASHINGTON (BNS): Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $6.9 billion contract to upgrade the US Air Force's fleet of 185 F-22 fighters, at an average cost of $37.4 million per aircraft.

The locations of performance are El Segundo, California; Scottsdale, Arizona; San Diego, California; Nashua, New Hampshire.; and Wayne, New Jersey. Work is expected to be completed by February 20, 2023. This award is a result of a sole source acquisition.

The contracting activity is AFLCMC/WWUK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

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