How the Pentagon Is Buying Combat Aircraft Like an Airline

Episode 129 examines the Pentagon's shift toward commercial-style procurement for combat aircraft, using the F-15EX and F-16 Block 70 as case studies. Lucas and Luna discuss how fixed-price contracts, multi-year buys, and commercial derivative designs are driving down costs and delivery times. They reference recent market moves: Lockheed Martin up nearly 12% in the last five days, while Boeing has slipped 2.2%. The hosts also touch on broader industry consolidation and what it means for primes like Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics. A focused, numbers-driven look at how the world's largest buyer of fighter jets is learning to buy like a commercial fleet operator. #Pentagon #CombatAircraft #F35 #F15EX #F16 #LockheedMartin #Boeing #NorthropGrumman #GeneralDynamics #FixedPrice #MultiYearProcurement #CommercialDerivative #DefenseTech #BusinessAndTechnology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #GovernmentContracting #MilitaryTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo