U.S. approves USD 660 million sale of Hellfire guided missiles to Israel
The United States has approved a potential sale of AGM-114 Hellfire missiles to Israel, with an estimated value of USD 660 million.
Cope North 25: U.S., Japan, and Australia enhance F-35 Lightning II operations in Indo-Pacific
A key focus of CN25 is the integration of F-35A and F-35B aircraft from the participating nations—the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the United States Air Force (USAF).
Lockheed Martin advances new secure communications satellite solution for the U.S. Space Force
Lockheed Martin has announced the successful completion of an Early Design Review (EDR) for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Service Life Extension (SLE) programme.
U.S. Navy successfully tests HELIOS laser system against drone
The United States Navy has successfully tested its High-Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system aboard a warship in the 2024 fiscal year.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates 5G military capabilities in Steel Knight 2024 exercise
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Intel Corporation and Radisys Corporation, has conducted 5G military demonstrations during the Steel Knight 2024 exercise.
Missile Defense Agency awards USD 2.8 billion contract to Lockheed Martin for further THAAD development
The United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to USD 2.81 billion for the continued development of the THAAD system.
Lockheed Martin to build new Florida facility to support U.S. Navy’s strategic missile programme
Lockheed Martin has announced the construction of a new production facility in Titusville, Florida, to support the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Ballistic Missile programme.
U.S. Navy declares Initial Operational Capability for IRST21 sensor on F/A-18 Super Hornet
The U.S. Navy has officially declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II system, a next-generation passive sensor developed by Lockheed Martin.
U.S. Air Force restores combat-ready F-35A fighter from two damaged aircraft
Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing have successfully restored an F-35A Lightning II by combining parts from two damaged aircraft.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II hot turns: enhancing survivability and lethality
During the test event, maintenance crews refueled the F-35 and loaded munitions while keeping the engines running, a process known as a "hot" integrated combat turn (ICT).
Lockheed Martin reports strong demand with 117 F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets in backlog
Lockheed Martin continues F-16 production at its Greenville, South Carolina facility, with a backlog of 117 F-16 Block 70/72 jets.
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Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet for Bulgarian Air Force [VIDEO]
On 31 January 2025, Lockheed Martin hosted a formal ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility to mark the handover of the first F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70 aircraft to Bulgaria.