Avio USA breaks ground on Virginia plant to produce thousands of rocket motors annually for U.S. missile programs from 2029
Avio USA has begun construction of its first U.S. solid rocket motor factory, adding a supplier for tactical missile programs that include Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
Ukraine and Lockheed Martin discuss F-16 Block 70/72 fighters as Kyiv reports more than 3,150 aerial targets downed in combat
Ukraine’s Air Force has discussed the prospect of moving to newer F-16 Block 70/72 fighters with Lockheed Martin, according to a statement by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lithuania leads Baltic states with about €2 billion in U.S. arms purchases and seeks closer ties with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
Lithuania has procured about €2 billion in U.S. weapons and military equipment over the past three years and is seeking a larger role in producing American defense technology in Europe.
Rheinmetall CEO says first cruise missile order expected by year-end or early 2027 as Destinus and Lockheed Martin ventures near signing
Rheinmetall expects its first cruise missile order by the end of this year or early next year, Chief Executive Armin Papperger told Euronews.
F-35 production rebounds to record 191 deliveries in 2025 after Lockheed Martin clears TR-3 backlog, but software and supplier risks remain
Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 Lightning II fighters in 2025, clearing much of the backlog created by delays involving the aircraft’s Technology Refresh 3 configuration.
Lockheed Martin says new quantum hub will accelerate defense-ready technologies for navigation, sensing and communications
The company said the hub is intended to shorten the path from laboratory work to defense-ready capabilities in navigation, communications, sensing and advanced computing.
Lockheed Martin says twin Javelin launcher reaches first integration milestone on Kongsberg MCT turret after Norway demonstration
Lockheed Martin said on September 22 that a twin launcher for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles had completed a successful demonstration on Kongsberg’s Medium Caliber Turret in Norway.
Airbus challenges Lockheed Martin’s F-35 with financing-backed Eurofighter bid for Portugal’s fighter replacement programme
Airbus executive Jose Luis de Miguel said Portugal could gain stronger defence, political and industrial ties with European partners.
Lockheed Martin says first F-35A for Royal Canadian Air Force takes flight, marking major milestone in Canada’s fighter replacement programme
Canada’s first F-35A Lightning II has completed its maiden flight after assembly at Lockheed Martin’s plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
Germany receives first F-35A, beginning €10 billion shift to stealth airpower for NATO deterrence and nuclear-sharing role
Germany has received its first F-35A fighter, opening a procurement program that will replace its aging Tornado fleet and strengthen its contribution to NATO deterrence.
Swiss parliament intensifies scrutiny of F-35 procurement after audit finds government failed to secure fixed price with United States
Switzerland has reduced its planned F-35 purchase from 36 to 30 aircraft after the United States demanded higher prices.
Mexico acquires second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules to expand military airlift and disaster response across Latin America
Mexico has acquired a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, doubling its fleet of the latest-generation tactical transport.