Lockheed Resists $119 Million in Fixes for Its $406 Billion F-35

Lockheed Martin Corp. is contesting a repair bill of $119 million to $180 million on the $406.1 billion program to develop and build F-35 jets, according to Pentagon contract data. The dispute over poor workmanship that resulted in corrosion damage last year on some of the fighter jets illustrates the disputes that arise from time to time between the Pentagon and its biggest contractor over its costliest weapons program. The Defense Department temporarily stopped deliveries of F-35s for the month ending Oct. 20 to assess the issue.