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The first of 16 F-16 Block 70 jets has been handed over to Bulgaria © Lockheed Martin

Bulgaria receives first F-16 Block 70 in Air Force modernisation effort

Lockheed Martin has officially delivered the first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet to Bulgaria, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s ongoing initiative to modernise its Air Force. The handover was celebrated in a formal ceremony last Friday, January 31, in Greenville, South Carolina, where the aircraft is manufactured. The event was attended by Bulgaria’s […]

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Lockheed Martin to update F-22 Raptor with infrared defensive sensors

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US$270 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate next-generation infrared defensive sensors on the F-22 Raptor. The system, known as the Infrared Defensive System (IRDS), features TacIRST sensors that enhance both survivability and lethality for the aircraft. This distributed set of embedded sensors is designed to provide

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Lockheed Martin launches Astris AI to advance secure AI solutions

Information Technology

Lockheed Martin has announced the formation of Astris AI, a subsidiary designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the U.S. defence sector and high-assurance commercial industries. Astris AI leverages Lockheed Martin’s extensive investments in machine learning operations (MLOps), generative AI platforms, and a world-class AI engineering team to address the growing

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FiberPrinting™ is an industrial winding method that allows for continuous winding of stator mats for ironless & slotless rotary & linear motors

Alva Industries wins US$1.85 million Lockheed Martin contract on advanced UAV technologies

Military & Defense

Alva Industries (Alva), a Norwegian manufacturer renowned for its frameless motors and pioneering FiberPrinting™ technology, has secured a US$1.85 contract with Lockheed Martin. This collaboration will focus on developing cutting-edge technologies to enhance the capabilities of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (sUAVs) in the aviation and defence sectors. Leveraging Alva’s expertise in electric propulsion and motors,

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Greece has purchased 35 Sikorsky-built UH-60M Black Hawks via the U.S. government

Greece strengthens defence with 35 new Black Hawk helicopters

Military & Defense

The U.S. Government has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a Foreign Military Sale contract to supply 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Greece. This agreement, intended for the Hellenic Army, includes personnel training, specialised training equipment and an initial supply package. These additions will boost Greece’s self-defence capabilities and improve interoperability with NATO allies.

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DEVCOM’s MX Black Hawk aircraft to be equipped with the MATRIX autonomy system

Sikorsky secures US$6 million DARPA award to advance Black Hawk autonomy

Military & Defense

Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has been awarded US$6 million by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to integrate its ALIAS/MATRIX™ flight autonomy system into the U.S. Army’s experimental fly-by-wire UH-60M Black Hawk® helicopter. Known as the MX, the upgraded aircraft will enable the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to test

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Lockheed Martin and TASL have entered into a C-130J Super Hercules agreement Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin and TASL expand C-130J opportunities in India

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have strengthened their longstanding partnership through a new agreement focusing on the C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifter. This collaboration represents a major step forward in bolstering India’s defence and aerospace capabilities, while also reinforcing the strategic ties between India and the United States. The agreement outlines several key

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Satna iO has secured a majority stake in Zulu Global © Shutterstock

FTAI Aviation completes acquisition of LMCES

Financial

FTAI Aviation has successfully finalised the acquisition of Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions (LMCES), a 526,000 ft² aircraft engine maintenance and repair facility based in Montréal, Québec. This acquisition from Lockheed Martin Canada bolsters FTAI Aviation’s maintenance, repair, and exchange (MRE) business, enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services to airline customers. The integration

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Poland's first F-35A Lightning II Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin unveils Poland’s first F-35A Lightning II

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin has officially presented Poland’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility. This event marks a significant milestone in the history of the Polish Air Force and further strengthens the alliance between the United States and Poland, a key NATO ally. “Over more

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Private equity firms Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners will acquire TRIUMPH through a newly formed entity © Shutterstock

Lockheed Martin announces acquisition of Terran Orbital in US$450 million deal

Financial, Top Stories

Lockheed Martin has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Terran Orbital, a global leader in satellite-based solutions that primarily support the aerospace and defence industries. Terran Orbital brings extensive robotic manufacturing capabilities and high-performing modular space vehicle designs to the table. Combined with Lockheed Martin’s proven track record in performance and innovation,

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Bulgaria receives first F-16 Block 70 in Air Force modernisation effort

Lockheed Martin to update F-22 Raptor with infrared defensive sensors

Lockheed Martin launches Astris AI to advance secure AI solutions

Alva Industries wins US$1.85 million Lockheed Martin contract on advanced UAV technologies

Greece strengthens defence with 35 new Black Hawk helicopters

Sikorsky secures US$6 million DARPA award to advance Black Hawk autonomy

Lockheed Martin and TASL expand C-130J opportunities in India

FTAI Aviation completes acquisition of LMCES

Lockheed Martin unveils Poland’s first F-35A Lightning II

Lockheed Martin announces acquisition of Terran Orbital in US$450 million deal

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