U.S. Coast Guard orders six Lockheed Martin C-130Js, expanding aircraft program to 25
The U.S. Coast Guard has ordered six additional C-130J aircraft from Lockheed Martin, bringing its long-range surveillance program to 25 aircraft.
Taiwan receives first two Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters, beginning deliveries under its 66-aircraft U.S. purchase
Taiwan’s first two Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 70 fighters landed at an air base near Taitung on October 2.
Lockheed Martin says Europe supplies 25% of each F-35 by value, with Patria expanding Finnish airframe and engine production
Europe produces 25% of the value of every F-35 built, according to Lockheed Martin, with Finland’s Patria now manufacturing forward fuselages and landing gear doors.
Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II fighters begin phased fighter transition, with NATO integration and Arctic security central to operational plans
Finland presented its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters in Rovaniemi on October 1 as it begins building a capability intended to serve into the 2060s.
U.S. Navy doubles carriers equipped to control MQ-25A Stingray with Lockheed Martin system installed aboard USS Ronald Reagan
The U.S. Navy now has two aircraft carriers equipped with operational control stations for the MQ-25A Stingray, following an installation aboard USS Ronald Reagan.
Lockheed Martin says new Black Hawk agreement supports U.S. Army fleet expansion and faster helicopter deliveries to allies
Sikorsky and the U.S. Army have agreed on a Black Hawk procurement structure that allows aircraft to be added as military requirements and allied orders develop.
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.