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NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft sits on the apron outside Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility at dawn in Palmdale, California

NASA, Lockheed Martin reveal X-59 quiet Supersonic aircraft

NASA and Lockheed Martin have officially introduced the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, marking a significant milestone in aviation. NASA’s objective with this unique experimental aircraft is to collect data that has the potential to revolutionise air travel by enabling the development of a new generation of commercial aircraft capable of flying faster than the speed […]

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Lockheed Martin delivers first two Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets

Lockheed Martin has successful delivered the first two Slovakian F-16 Block 70 jets. These advanced aircraft represent not only a leap in technology but also a firm commitment to enhancing Slovakia’s national security.   OJ Sanchez, VP and General Manager of the Integrated Fighter Group at Lockheed Martin, emphasised the significance of this delivery: “The delivery

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F-35A Lightning II for the Belgium Air Force

Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-35A for Belgium

Lockheed Martin has presented Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Belgian government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility. This event marks a significant milestone in the Belgian Air Force’s history and strengthens the alliance between the United States and Belgium, a key NATO ally.   “The introduction of the F-35 within the Belgian Air Force will

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Norway will acquire six MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters Photo: U.S. Navy MH-60R with door gunner

Government of Norway orders six MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters 

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to produce six multi-mission MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Norwegian government. Designed and built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, MH-60R aircraft will enable Norway to perform multiple maritime missions, including search and rescue and coastal and offshore patrol. Norway’s order marks the second MH-60R contract

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A U.S. Navy MH-60R helicopter

Lockheed Martin to produce MH-60R SEAHAWK for Spanish Navy

Lockheed Martin has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce eight Sikorsky MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters for the Spanish Navy (Armada). Designed, built and integrated with advanced missions systems and sensors for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, the future Armada MH-60R aircraft will significantly upgrade and broaden the range of maritime capabilities currently performed by its

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The Danish Air Force has taken delivery of its first four F-35A Lightning II

Royal Danish Air Force welcomes first four F-35 jets

The Danish Air Force has welcomed the in-country arrival of its first four permanently based F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark. “Arrival of the first F-35 combat aircraft in Denmark is a historic event for the Danish Defence and the Royal Danish Air Force. It is thanks to close and professional cooperation between Lockheed Martin, the

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A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off for the first flight of the Avionics Tech Refresh program in Palmdale, California

Lockheed Martin conducts first flight in U-2 avionics tech refresh

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, has completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady’s Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) programme. The successful first flight tested the new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 as part of the ATR contract, including an updated avionics suite (communications, navigation, display, etc.) that modernises

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 Israel Defense Forces requests third F-35 fighter jets squadron

The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IDF) will acquire 25 F-35 aircraft from the American government, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, in a deal that includes support and maintenance. With the completion of the contract, the Israeli Air Force will operate a total of 75 advanced stealth fighter aircraft in the world. The supply of the aircraft

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Representatives from Honeywell and Lockheed Martin at IDET in Brno, Czech Republic

Honeywell, Lockheed Martin to grow presence in Czech Republic

Honeywell and Lockheed Martin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the recently concluded International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) in Brno, Czech Republic. The agreement outlines collaboration to identify growth opportunities in the Czech Republic, marking an important expansion milestone for Honeywell on the F-35 Lightning II platform. The agreement provides Honeywell the

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