DefenceTalkLockheed Martin has contracted Exelis to manufacture composite-material bodies and structures for more than 400 air-to-ground cruise missiles. The award, for production Lot 11 and Lot 12 of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile is a follow-on contract and carries a value of about $20 million. “We believe this contract is a reflection of our customer’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-orders-more-cruise-missile-bodies-from-exelis-60736/

DefenceTalkThe Republic of Korea finalized its formal selection of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program, announcing its intent to sign the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) between the U.S. and Korean governments for 40 F-35A Conventional Take Off and Landing variant jets with initial deliveries beginning in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/south-korea-approves-procurement-of-lockheed-f-35a-lightning-ii-60640/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin (LMT) has received a contract through the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) for the U.S. Navy to evaluate and test two FORTIS exoskeletons. This marks the first procurement of Lockheed Martin’s exoskeletons for industrial use. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The FORTIS exoskeleton is an unpowered, lightweight exoskeleton that increases […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-to-test-and-evaluate-lockheed-martin-industrial-exoskeletons-60385/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), successfully conducted a fully autonomous resupply, reconnaissance, surveillance and target-acquisition demonstration using its Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) unmanned ground vehicle, K-MAX unmanned helicopter and Gyrocam optical sensor. During the “Extending the Reach of the Warfighter through Robotics” capability […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-martin-robotos-conduct-first-fully-autonomous-mission-60381/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin successfully completed all Developmental Test/Operational Test (DT/OT) flight tests for the new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The DT/OT tests included rockets fired at both mid and long range. All rockets were fired from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher. The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/gmlrs-alternative-warhead-completes-operational-flight-tests-60273/

DefenceTalkOver the course of its distinguished history, the F-16 has become the workhorse of the fighter fleet for 28 customers, demonstrating its versatility time and time again in numerous conflicts around the world. Since the first flight of the F-16 in 1974, Lockheed Martin has led the design and development of structural and avionics upgrades […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-16-evolves-to-meet-changing-requirements-60222/

DefenceTalkExactly one year ago, the first of the UK’s fleet of next-generation, anti-submarine maritime patrol Merlin helicopters was being delivered to the Royal Navy. The delivery of the five helicopters to the Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, upgraded as part of a £750M Lockheed Martin contract, marked a significant milestone. But that was just the beginning. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/merlin-demonstrates-its-mettle-in-royal-navy-exercise-deep-blue-60151/

DefenceTalkToday, the Department of Defense announced an agreement aimed at reducing the price of an F-35 Lightning II 5th generation fighter to the equivalent of today’s 4th generation fighters by the end of the decade. Designated “The Blueprint for Affordability,” the DoD and F-35 industry partners – Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems signed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dod-plans-to-deliver-f-35s-5th-gen-capability-at-4th-gen-cost-by-2019-60118/

DefenceTalkDesigned to defeat both existing and emerging threats, the F-35 Lightning II represents a quantum leap in air dominance and international partnership for the Royal Danish Air Force. An aircraft so advanced, it sets new global standards for multi-mission capability and interoperability. The F-35 is a 5th generation multirole fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-targets-denmark-for-f-35-59972/

DefenceTalkIn 2013, the Royal Jordanian Air Force selected Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) to equip its fleet of F-16 aircraft, becoming the 16th international customer for the program. For the initial $16.5 million contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver five Sniper ATPs, along with integration, program management and other hardware, to support the Royal […]https://www.defencetalk.com/jordan-becomes-16th-international-customer-for-lockheeds-sniper-atp-59970/