Largest taxpayer investment with the backbone of us and ally fifth generation inventory for the foreseeable future. The joint Program Office are laser focus to drive cost ou out, quality up and achieving timely deliveries to our war fighters. With respect to ontime deliver delivery, we exceeded the total aircraft quantity we delivered to the war fighter last year and have 96 percent ontime delivery rate. A tremendous improvement for one from where we were last year with an average ontime delivery rate of 64 percent. While we made progress there is significant opportunities for improvement and we continue to communicate specific concerns to lockheed based on the data we collect. The 34 billiondollar agreement f 35 production includes the delivery of 478 f 35 aircraft 149 lot 12160 lot 13169 lot 14 in support of Us Military Services our partner nations and sales customers this represents our continued commitment to reduce the f 35 cost to deliver advanced capabilities to our war fighters
Announcing a 34 billiondollar contract with Lockheed Martin for 478 aircraft they talk about a faster timetable for the program. As i have consistently said the f 35 program is one of my priorities earlier this month i made a commitment to come back when we were ready to announce the next contract and we are. The Program Milestone authority the f 35 program we are here to announce Us Department of defense and Lockheed Martin that now has an Agreement Regarding the option contract this is a stark milestone to the f 35 enterprise as it is the largest taxpayer investment with the backbone of us and ally fifth generation inventory for the foreseeable future. The joint Program Office are laser focus to drive cost ou out, quality up and achieving timely deliveries to our war fighters. With respect to ontime deliver delivery, we exceeded the total aircraft quantity we delivered to the war fighter last year and have 96 percent ontime delivery rate. A tremendous improvement for one from where w
Comcast supports cspan as Public Service along with tse other Television Providers giving you a frontrow seat to testimony democracy. Up next state and local Law Enforcement officials talk about the challenges facing their local agencies, some of the topics covered include gun violence, workforce recruitment and retention and the ongoing fentanyl crisis. They testify before the House Homeland Security committee chaired by congressman mark greene at the start of the hearing there was a moment of silence for new jersey congressman donald payne, jr. , who died recently and who served on the committee. The committee on Homeland Security will come to order. Without objection the chair may declare the committee in recess at any point. Before we begin todays hearing, i would like to take a moment to recognize the loss of our dear friend to all on this committee congressman donald payne, jr. , congressman payne was a fierce advocate for the people of new jerseys tenth district, his legacy alon
There was a moment of silence for donald payne, jr. Who died recently and who served on the committee. The committee on Homeland Security will come to order, without objection the chair may declare the committee in recess at any point. Before we have the hearing, id like to take a moment to recognize the loss of our dear friend on this committee, Congress Donald payne, jr. And his legacy, along with his fathers legacy will serve as a reminder to us all what it means to be a true public servant. I really appreciated the time that i got to work with congressman payne on the Colorectal Cancer caucus. He was a fierce fighter against that disease. I now recognize for a moment the Ranking Member, Ranking Member thompson to honor the life and legacy of representative payne. Thank you so much, mr. Chairman. This morning, we remember the life of congressman donald m. Payne, jr. Our colleague and friend. He was a union worker, a toll collector, he literally kept the buses of excess county, new j
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