Lockheed Martin shares sank as much as 7% after a report that the Pentagon is halving F-35 requests for the Air Force

  • Lockheed Martin shares initially fell 7% after a report that the US is reducing its F-35 requests. The Defense Department has reportedly dropped its ask from 48 fighters for the Air Force to 24, The request isn't final, but it could signify changing priorities within the Pentagon under Trump.