Lockheed Martin wins $13.26M contract boost for F135 engine upgrades

* Lockheed Martin (LMT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LMT]) received a $13.26M contract modification to continue F135 engine core upgrade integration and advance the power thermal management upgrade to preliminary design. * The modification [https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4634810/contracts-for-oct-27-2026/] adds 50K labor hours, with work expected to be completed in April 2027. * No funds will be obligated at the time of award. * The contract was awarded without competitive procurement by the Naval Air Systems Command. MORE ON LOCKHEED MARTIN * Lockheed Martin Q3 2026: Shattering 9-Month Expectations With A Record $292B Backlog [https://seekingalpha.