DefenceTalkMEADS International (MI) presented an updated offer for Poland’s medium-range air defense (Wisła) program this week to the Ministry of National Defense. The presentation follows a year of active discussion with the Polish government regarding the security and industrial benefits of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). Advanced capabilities, partnership and a proven technology […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-international-provides-updated-offer-for-polish-wisla-program-68957/

DefenceTalkExecutives of aerospace giant Lockheed Martin pledged again Tuesday to limit costs on the F-35 fighter jet amid pressure from President Donald Trump, but those efforts should not impact the program’s profitability. Chief executive Marilyn Hewson, who met twice with Trump following his critical comments prior to Friday’s inauguration, said the new president’s objective is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-says-trump-pressure-wont-affect-f-35-profitability-68893/

DefenceTalkThe Lockheed Martin-built SBIRS GEO Flight 3 satellite will provide enhanced missile warning and defense for the U.S. Air Force After a successful evening launch, the third U.S. Air Force Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) GEO satellite is now responding to commands as planned, approximately 37 minutes after lift-off. Built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sbirs-missile-warning-satellite-responding-to-ground-control-68882/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin continues to make technological advances in its electronic warfare portfolio that will keep the warfighter a step ahead. The U.S. Navy awarded the company an initial $148.9M contract for full rate production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 2 systems with four additional option years to upgrade the fleet’s electronic warfare […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-to-upgrade-us-navys-shipboard-electronic-warfare-systems-68322/

DefenceTalkCanberra has chosen US defence contractor Lockheed Martin as the combat system integrator for its new fleet of 12 French-designed submarines. The Australian arm of the American defence giant defeated US rival Raytheon to win the contract to fit out the Aus$50 billion (US$38 billion) vessels. The contract will cover systems including sonar and torpedoes. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/australia-chooses-us-defence-giant-for-submarine-combat-systems-68258/

DefenceTalkIn a testament to the versatility and adaptability that its unmanned systems bring to complex missions, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully launched Vector Hawk, a small, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on command from the Marlin MK2 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) during a cross-domain command and control event hosted by the U.S. Navy. In addition to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-conducts-first-underwater-uav-launch-from-unmanned-underwater-vehicle-68239/

DefenceTalkSenior Japanese and U.S. government officials joined Lockheed Martin to celebrate the roll out of the first Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II, marking a major milestone in Japan’s enhanced national defense and strengthening the future of the U.S-Japan security alliance. The ceremony was attended by more than 400 guests from both […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-rolls-out-first-f-35a-for-japan-air-self-defense-force-68232/

DefenceTalkWith a shared vision for the Wisła medium-range air defense program, MEADS International (MI) and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) have signed a Letter of Intent to explore cooperation and mutually beneficial business opportunities related to the program. This agreement includes the opportunity for PGZ to take a partnership role with MI alongside Lockheed Martin and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/meads-pgz-in-joint-bid-for-polands-air-defense-deal-68114/

DefenceTalkIn today’s rapidly changing battlespace, our adversaries are using technology to their advantage to turn the most commonplace devices into explosives. The U.S. Navy recently approved Symphony Block 40, Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) counter-improvised explosive device system, which provides enhanced capabilities that allow partner nations to combat ever-changing threats. Symphony Block 40 is an open […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-government-approves-next-gen-counter-ied-system-67925/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries successfully completed the initial test flight of its second T-50A configured aircraft in Sacheon, South Korea. The T-50A is the company’s aircraft offering in the U.S. Air Force’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) competition. “We now have two aircraft in flight test proving our upgrade, and we’re nearing completion of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheeds-second-t-50a-aircraft-for-t-x-competition-takes-flight-67922/