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

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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Sikorsky is flight testing a rotor blown wing tail sitter VTOL UAS © Lockheed Martin

Sikorsky flight-tests scalable ‘rotor blown wing’ UAS

Military & Defense

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is conducting flight tests to refine the control laws and aerodynamics of a novel vertical take-off and landing un-crewed aerial system (VTOL/UAS). These tests aim to demonstrate the efficiency and scalability of a twin proprotor ‘rotor blown wing’ configuration that takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter and transitions

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Official delivery ceremony of two F-16 Block 70 jets to the Republic of Slovakia © Lockheed Martin

Republic of Slovakia takes delivery of first two F-16 Block 70 jets

Military & Defense

In a ceremony held at Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility, delegates from the Republic of Slovakia have taken delivery of the country’s first two F-16 Block 70 aircraft. The delivery marks a new era in European air defence, underscoring the deepening partnership between the two allied nations. F-16 Block 70 fighter jets will help the Slovak

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MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters for the Hellenic Navy await transfer to the U.S. Navy ahead of delivery to Greece in 2024 © Lockheed Martin

Sikorsky concludes testing of three MH-60R helicopters for the Hellenic Navy

Military & Defense

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has recently finished testing the integrated mission systems and sensors on three MH-60R SEAHAWK® helicopters procured by the Hellenic Navy. The comprehensive tests, completed in early December 2023, confirm that each MH-60R aircraft is a proficient and potent air weapon system capable of executing anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions both

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Lockheed Martin and MilDef have signed an MOU to strengthen aerospace collaboration through Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter offering for the Swedish Air Force © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin, MilDef to explore industrial collaboration with Sweden’s aerospace sector

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin and MilDef Group (MilDef) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen aerospace collaboration through Lockheed Martin’s C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter offering for the Swedish Air Force (SwAF). Through this partnership, the two organisations will identify partnership opportunities where MilDef solutions and expertise can be integrated into Lockheed Martin’s global aerospace

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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

Aircraft & Engines

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

Military & Defense

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

Military & Defense

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

Military & Defense

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

Military & Defense

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

Sikorsky flight-tests scalable ‘rotor blown wing’ UAS

Republic of Slovakia takes delivery of first two F-16 Block 70 jets

Sikorsky concludes testing of three MH-60R helicopters for the Hellenic Navy

Lockheed Martin, MilDef to explore industrial collaboration with Sweden’s aerospace sector

NASA, Lockheed Martin reveal X-59 quiet Supersonic aircraft

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

Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-35A for Belgium

Government of Norway orders six MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters

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

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