Lockheed Martin has reimbursed the Air Force the $265 million it inadvertently overcharged the service for F-35 development, with interest, company spokespersons said Wednesday. The repayment was not in the form of discounts on future purchases, foregoing progress payments, or other mechanisms commonly used in such circumstances. “We cut a check,” a company spokeswoman said.
Small satellites meant to improve the way the U.S. measures Earth’s magnetic field—an option to expand the military’s position, navigation, and timing enterprise—launched March 30 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif.