The Canadian government announced on Monday that it is now entering the finalization phase of the procurement process for its CF-18 Hornets, with Lockheed Martin’s F-35A now all but explicitly… Continue reading "Canada Selects F-35A For Hornet Replacement’s Finalization Phase"
On March 24, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) stated that the US State Department has cleared the possible sale of a $175 million M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System… Continue reading "The US To Modernize Bahrain’s Multiple Launch Rocket Systems"
Lockheed Martin announced on Sunday that it was abandoning its plans to purchase rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne, after the $4.4 billion deal met with opposition from the Federal Trade… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin Terminates $4.4 Billion Purchase Of Aerojet Rocketdyne"
Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced on Monday details on the manufacturing of the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft. The Airbus A330-based tanker is competing in the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y “Bridge… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin & Airbus Detail LMXT Strategic Tanker Manufacturing Plans"
The US Embassy in Algeria announced on Sunday, 23 January, in a press release posted on its social media pages that Algeria had received its first C-130J “Super Hercules” transport… Continue reading "Algerian Air Force Receives Its First C-130J Super Hercules Transport Aircraft"
As the first Black Hawks from the Polish factory in Mielec were delivered to the Philippines, the country’s Secretary of Defense, Delfin Lorenzana, stated his hopes for acquiring even more… Continue reading "Philippines Hope For a Further Black Hawk Deal"
Lockheed Martin announced on 3 January, that its 2021 deliveries surpassed 140 aircraft. A total of 142 aircraft were received by various customers around the world. Although the US Democratic… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin Surpasses Delivery Plans For 2021"
On 27 December, 2021, NAVAIR and Lockheed-Martin signed a deal regarding the development of a new bespoke variant of the F-35 ‘Lightning II’ multirole aircraft for a new, undisclosed party,… Continue reading "NAVAIR Commission For A New F-35 Variant"
On 4 January 4, Lockheed Martin stated on its Twitter account that it had signed a contract to modernize the sensor systems of the Egyptian Air Force’s Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin to Upgrade Egypt’s Apache Helicopters"
On Friday, December 31, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that it had signed a $3.1 billion deal with the US government for 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K heavy transport helicopters… Continue reading "Israel Signs An Agreement To Purchase 12 CH-53K King Stallions And Two KC-46 Pegasus Refueling Aircraft"