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Cubic Wins Lockheed F-35 Contract

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
6
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The contract award to Cubic Corporation by Lockheed Martin is positive for Cubic Corporation's stock, as it secures future revenue and strengthens its position in defense training solutions. It also ensures continued production and enhancement of the F-35 program, which is beneficial for Lockheed Martin and the defense sector.

aerospace defense
Event Summary

Cubic Corporation has secured a follow-on contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver 140 P5 Internal Subsystems (IS) units for F-35 Lot 21 production aircraft. This capability allows 4th and 5th-generation aircraft to train together seamlessly in live flight events while safeguarding critical tactics, techniques, and procedures. Leonardo (company) will serve as the principal subcontractor. This award builds on a previous contract from November 2025 and aims to enhance the training systems used by the United States, United States — United States Marine Corps, United States, and coalition partners, improving overall readiness and operational advantage for the United States and its allies.

Key Actions
100 Lockheed Martin awarded contract Cubic Corporation
100 Cubic Corporation secured contract Lockheed Martin
60 Cubic Corporation will support Leonardo (company)
Entities Involved
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Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation secured a follow-on contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver 140 P5 Internal Subsystems for F-35 Lot 21 production aircraft, enhancing its role in air combat training solutions.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin awarded a follow-on contract to Cubic Corporation for F-35 training subsystems, continuing its F-35 production program.
Importance 80 Sentiment 20
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Leonardo (company)
Leonardo (company) will act as the principal subcontractor to Cubic Corporation for the delivery of P5 Internal Subsystems, supporting the F-35 training program.
Importance 60 Sentiment 20
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United States
The United States will benefit from the improved training systems provided by Cubic Corporation's P5 Internal Subsystems, enhancing readiness for its F-35 fleet.
Importance 50 Sentiment 10
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United States — United States Marine Corps
The United States — United States Marine Corps will utilize the P5 Internal Subsystems to improve its F-35 training capabilities and operational readiness.
Importance 50 Sentiment 10
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United States
The United States will use the P5 Internal Subsystems to enhance its F-35 training programs, supporting joint interoperable exercises.
Importance 50 Sentiment 10
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United States
The United States and its allied forces will benefit from enhanced air combat training capabilities through the P5 Internal Subsystems, improving overall defense readiness.
Importance 40 Sentiment 10
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