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The US Army Command has signed a major contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of new Precision Strike Missiles. The $4.9 billion program will significantly enhance the strike capabilities of HIMARS and M270 MLRS systems. Breakthrough in high-precision target engagement The US Army Command has signed a $4.9 billion contract with Lockheed Martin for […]
The US Department of Defense has selected Boeing to develop the revolutionary F-47 fighter as part of the Next Generation Air Dominance program. This cutting-edge sixth-generation aircraft will replace the legendary F-22 Raptor and set new standards for aerial combat. Technological breakthrough in military aviation Boeing demonstrates a powerful technological breakthrough in military aviation. The […]
On January 12, NASA and Lockheed Martin officially unveiled the X-59 experimental quiet supersonic aircraft. Its main difference is the absence of a sound effect during supersonic flight. With the help of the experimental aircraft, NASA plans to pave the way for a new generation of commercial supersonic aircraft. “This is a great achievement that […]
The American company Lockheed Martin has produced the thousandth F-35 Lightning II, which has become the most mass-produced fifth-generation fighter jet in the world. This was reported by The War Zone. Journalists of the publication asked Lockheed Martin representatives about the status of F-35 deliveries, including the 1000th aircraft. “F-35 production continues, and many units […]
Lockheed Martin engineers tested a three-mode medium-range JAGM-MR missile at a California test site. It belongs to the air-to-ground class. The key feature of JAGM-MR is the ability to detect a target among several objects in the field of view of the GNSS. The JAGM-MR is positioned by Lockheed Martin as a precision-guided munition designed […]
The latest Lower Tier Air & Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar from Raytheon Technologies has been successfully integrated into the Patriot PAC-3 air defense system. This was reported by Lockheed Martin on its website. The latest LTAMDS radar is reportedly a key component of the US Army’s modernized air and missile defense strategy. During tests […]
Lockheed Martin received a contract to develop nuclear technologies for spacecraft under the JETSON program. This was reported by Space. Under the contract, the company will receive $33.7 million to develop powerful nuclear technologies and design spacecraft. The goal of the JETSON project is to launch a fission reactor in space that will produce heat […]
On August 29, Lockheed Martin, the Netherlands, and Romania signed a letter of intent. The document shows that the contractors agreed to establish a pilot training center. Ukrainian pilots will be trained there. This was reported on the website of the Romanian Defense Ministry. The center will be established at the 86th Air Base. In […]
But this is not a short-term issue, and there will be a fight for the entry of the world’s most powerful defense company Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of the F-16 multifunctional fighter jet, is considering entering Ukraine to create a suitable base for maintenance and pilot training. This was announced by Lockheed Martin Chief Operating […]
Lockheed Martin is developing an ultra-long-range, precision air-to-ground missile. This is an improved version of the AGM-158D. It will be tested in the United States in the near future. The JASSM missile has been in service with the US Air Force since 2009. Its flight range is 370 km. The JASSM-ER missile has an extended […]