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Mexico is expanding its C-130J Super Hercules fleet with a second aircraft

Mexico orders second C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Mexico’s air force has announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft, expanding its airlift capacity after receiving its first aircraft earlier this year. The first C-130J-30, announced in January, made Mexico the first Latin American country to join the global Super Hercules fleet, Lockheed Martin said. The Fuerza […]

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The first F-35 for Germany © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin presents first German F-35

Lockheed Martin has presented Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to the German government at a ceremony at the company’s F-35 production facility, marking a milestone in Germany’s acquisition of the aircraft and its integration into NATO operations. Senior German and U.S. government and military officials attended the ceremony alongside Lockheed Martin employees and

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Rich Benton, VP and General Manager of Sikorsky and Cédric Goubet, President of Safran Helicopter Engines

Sikorsky, Safran to explore cooperation on future rotorcraft

Sikorsky and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed an agreement to explore closer cooperation on existing and next-generation vertical lift platforms, expanding a partnership that spans more than four decades. The agreement, signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, will see the companies examine opportunities to collaborate on power and propulsion technologies for Sikorsky’s future aircraft, with

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The C-130J is a versatile medium-sized airlifter that is proven across 20 mission sets © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed secures US$1.9bn C-130J training deal

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a ten-year, sole-source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to US$1.9 billion to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) programme. The C-130J MATS IV contract enables the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to sustain a comprehensive suite of training devices and support

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A 14th country recently ordered two new-generation S-92A+ aircraft for head-of-state transport. Sikorsky is now building the first lot of five A+ aircraft

Sikorsky prepares production of new S-92A+ helicopters

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is preparing to produce the first batch of S-92A+ helicopters, the latest variant of its flagship heavy-lift commercial aircraft. The new A+ model will be manufactured and assembled at the company’s facilities in Stratford and Owego, New York, for a new head-of-state transport customer, with additional orders anticipated from government

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Lockheed Martin to deliver advanced C-130J training devices

Lockheed Martin to deliver C-130J training systems to RAAF

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract through Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to supply C-130J training devices and upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2029 and will include two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Enhanced Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer (EICS), a Loadmaster Part-Task Trainer,

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Lockheed Martin’s US$179 billion backlog powers new phase of growth

Lockheed Martin has reported a robust third quarter for 2025, with sales reaching US$18.6 billion, up from US$17.1 billion a year earlier. Net earnings remained steady at US$1.6 billion, or US$6.95 per share, slightly higher than the US$6.80 per share recorded in the same period of 2024. Cash from operations rose sharply to US$3.7 billion,

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Lockheed Martin demonstrates the realistic training environment and mission capabilities of the F-16 Block 70 full mission simulator © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin to upgrade South Korea’s F-16 flight simulators

Lockheed Martin has announced a major upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 Block 52 flight simulators. The modernisation reflects the advanced capabilities of the upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft and will provide highly realistic simulated environments to help pilots train as they fly. “Maximum accuracy and realism in ground-based flight training

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Sikorsky awarded contract to modernise Black Hawk helicopters

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a new U.S. Army contract worth US$43 million. The contract focuses on modernising the Black Hawk helicopter. Initial efforts will enhance the airframe and develop a digital backbone. This digital system will support rapid integration of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and other launched effects. The work also includes

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