Defence IQ Glossary: Lockheed Martin
An American global aerospace, defence, security and advanced technologies company. Amongst many projects, Lockheed is currently developing the long awaiting F-35 fighter jet.
The U.S. halts delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
August 15 by Adam MusprattAs the Trump administration continues to ramp up economic pressure on Turkey, the U.S. President signed a policy bill which will restrict the delivery of F-35’s to the beleaguered NATO member.
Swiss considering F-35 amid plan for 40 new jets
September 18 by Georg MaderSwiss authorities are conducting the first step in relaunching their fighter acquisition programme since the 2014 referendum scuppered the last effort, with the F-35 likely to be under serious conside...
Lockheed Martin hints at hypersonic aircraft and 6th-gen capabilities
July 31 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs division lifts the lid on the secretive, future technology being developed for fighter aircraft behind closed doors.
Lockheed Martin hints at hypersonic aircraft and 6th-gen capabilities
July 31 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs division lifts the lid on the secretive, future technology being developed for fighter aircraft behind closed doors.
Lockheed Martin UK at International Armoured Vehicles
February 08 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin UK is currently operating a 64-acre facility that covers vehicle systems; mission support; and special projects. It is currently working on substantial projects for the turrets of the...
Open Architecture Systems on the F-35 and Beyond?
January 19 by Defence IQ PressInteroperable open architecture is a System-of-Systems Architecture (SoSA) based upon open standards that delivers interoperability among sub-systems and applications built and procured at different...
Poland snaps up Lockheed Martin’s air-to-surface cruise missile
October 02 by Rory JacksonPoland and Lockheed Martin have signed a contract worth $500m for 40 units of the company’s AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM). The contract was signed in September, with th...
U.S. Marine Corps declares the F-35B operational
August 03 by Lockheed Martin Press OfficeThe U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B Lightning II aircraft has reached initial operational capability with a squadron of 10 F-35Bs ready for world-wide deployment. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-12...
Lockheed Martin confirms acquisition of Sikorsky
July 20 by Defence IQ PressAfter weeks of rumored negotiations, Lockheed Martin has confirmed it will acquire Sikorsky Aircraft from United technologies Corporation (UTC) for $9 billion. Sikorsky will be aligned under the Loc...
Lockheed Martin wins Irving contract for Canada's Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships programme
April 13 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin Canada has been awarded the implementation subcontract by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. as command and surveillance system integrator for the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) new class of Arctic...
Roll-out of the first Italian F-35A
April 13 by Eugenio PoThe first Italian F-35A has rolled-out of the Cameri Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility in northern Italy. The aircraft is the first Lightning II assembled internationally and the first of...
Lockheed Martin and KAI secure $7.8 billion deal for South Korea's next gen fighter
March 31 by Defence IQ PressKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin have been selected by the Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) for the design and development of 120 indigenous fighter jets. The te...
