Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will offer a final assembly of 40 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to Japanese firms in an attempt to secure a $8 billion contract.
Lockheed has also indicated that it will offer manufacture of major components, maintenance work and engine assembly of the F-35 to Japanese firms.
Boeing is also pursuing the contract with its F/A 18 Super Hornet while BAE is offering the Typhoon.