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defence-blog.com Oct 21
Lockheed Martin offers Ukraine its own version of the F-16: Lockheed Martin is promoting the idea of a special version of the F-16 fighter built around Ukraine’s ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-offers-ukraine-its-own-version-of-the-f-16/
militarnyi.com Oct 22
Lockheed Martin Offers Ukraine Its Own Version of F-16: Lockheed Martin is considering developing a specialized version of the F-16 fighter jet tailored to ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/lockheed-martin-offers-ukraine-its-own-version-of-f-16/
defence-blog.com Oct 16
Mystery foreign buyer pays for its own custom F-35: An unnamed foreign government is paying Lockheed Martin another $18.8 million to develop and integrate a ...
defence-blog.com/mystery-foreign-buyer-pays-for-its-own-custom-f-35/
defence-blog.com Oct 20
Lockheed to upgrade F-35 assembly stations in Italy: Lockheed Martin will upgrade the giant assembly stations where F-35 stealth fighters are joined together at ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-to-upgrade-f-35-assembly-stations-in-italy/
defence-blog.com Oct 22
Lockheed lines up deal for 850 U.S. F-35s over 10 years: The U.S. Department of War and Lockheed Martin have agreed on a framework for a 10-year F-35 production ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-lines-up-deal-for-850-u-s-f-35s-over-10-years/
Lockheed lifts annual forecast as missile, jet production ramps up: Lockheed Martin raised its annual sales and profit forecasts after beating Wall Street ...
ctvnews.ca/business/article/lockheed-lifts-annual-forecast-as-missile-jet-production-ramps-up/
Marines eyeing Sikorsky's no-cockpit Black Hawk: Sikorsky unveiled U-Hawk last October. It's scheduled to fly this year.
axios.com/2026/10/13/lockheed-sikorsky-uhawk-blackhawk-marines
defence-blog.com Oct 15
Lockheed adds 6,000 jobs to speed up missile production: Lockheed Martin plans to create 6,000 jobs across the United States, including 2,000 in Texas ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-adds-6000-jobs-to-speed-up-missile-production/
Zelensky Demands Answers From Washington as Russian Forces Kill Infant in Stroller
kyivpost.com/post/87551
Lockheed Martin delegation meets Ukraine's defense chiefs in Kyiv amid severe Patriot shortage
kyivindependent.com/khmara-drapatyi-meet-lockheed-martin-delegation-in-kyiv-amid-severe-patriot-shortage/
Lockheed Martin to build British hypersonic targets: The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver Project Bowline ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/lockheed-martin-to-build-british-hypersonic-targets/
A 'Flying' Tesla Roadster Sounds Impossible, Until You See What Lockheed Martin Built Decades Ago
engadget.com/2289307/flying-tesla-roadster-lockheed-martin-mokv-technology-comparison/
RTX, GE Aerospace, Northrop Lift Outlooks Amid Soaring Demand: RTX stock, GE Aerospace lead earnings for defense contractors Tuesday. Northrop Grumman to detail ...
investors.com/news/rtx-ge-aerospace-lead-defense-earnings-amid-soaring-demand/
Lockheed Martin Space is bringing as many as 1,250 new jobs to its operations in Douglas and Jefferson counties, according to Kate Watt ... Show more
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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor to counter hypersonic missiles: PAC-3 Edge builds on PAC-3 MSE technology and is designed to counter air ...
trtworld.com/article/8b44db8af36e
defence-blog.com Oct 02
Taiwan receives first new F-16s three years behind plan: Taiwan's Air Force has received the first two of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets bought from the ...
defence-blog.com/taiwan-receives-first-new-f-16s-three-years-behind-plan/
Key FactsTaiwan receives first two of 66 F-16V fighter jets
Oct 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
- The United States approved an $8 billion sale in 2019 that would expand Taiwan's F-16 fleet beyond 200 jets.
- Software problems were among the issues that delayed delivery for months.
- Taiwan's air force must scramble almost daily to shadow China's military.
- Defense Minister Wellington Koo said more F-16Vs would arrive soon, without providing details.
China's intention to annex Taiwan by force has never changed.— Defense Minister Wellington Koo said in Taipei.
defence-blog.com Oct 12
Record GMLRS rocket motor order goes to L3Harris: L3Harris Technologies has won a $250 million contract from Lockheed Martin to build solid rocket motors for ...
defence-blog.com/record-gmlrs-rocket-motor-order-goes-to-l3harris/
defence-blog.com Oct 06
BAE wins F-35 electronic warfare order for Lots 20-22: BAE Systems will build electronic warfare systems for three more production lots of the F-35 Lightning II ...
defence-blog.com/bae-wins-f-35-electronic-warfare-order-for-lots-20-22/
defence-blog.com Oct 08
Javelin ramps up: missile output nearly doubles in 2 years: The Javelin Joint Venture, the Lockheed Martin and Raytheon partnership that builds the Javelin ...
defence-blog.com/javelin-ramps-up-missile-output-nearly-doubles-in-2-years/
Nikumaroro Expedition Launches to Investigate Potential Amelia Earhart Wreckage: Archaeological team set to explore the ‘Taraia Object’ site in search of Amelia ...
flyingmag.com/nikumaroro-expedition-launches-to-investigate-potential-amelia-earhart-wreckage/
Lockheed Martin raises dividend by 4.3% to $3.60: Lockheed Martin (LMT) boosts its quarterly dividend to $3.60/share (+4.3%), with a 2.83% forward yield.
seekingalpha.com/news/4651916-lockheed-martin-raises-dividend-by-43-to-360
Lockheed Martin Announces Successful Test Flight of Morocco-Bound F-16 Block 72: Global defense technology company Lockheed Martin has announced the first test ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/10/340843/lockheed-martin-announces-successful-test-flight-of-morocco-bound-f-16-block-72/
New Atlas Oct 13
Lockheed's new PAC-3 Edge interceptor to counter hypersonic threats: Lockheed Martin unveils the PAC-3 Edge, featuring a three-pulse solid rocket motor for ...
newatlas.com/military/lockheed-martin-pac-3-edge-interceptor-missile/
AeroTime Oct 12
Anduril unveils Steelfin air defense interceptor family: Anduril unveils Steelfin, a modular missile family designed to counter ballistic and hypersonic threats ...
aerotime.aero/articles/anduril-steelfin-air-defense-interceptor-missiles
defence-blog.com Sep 29
Ukraine’s F-16s have downed over 3,150 Russian targets: Ukraine's F-16 pilots have shot down more than 3,150 Russian aerial targets, including 666 cruise ...
defence-blog.com/ukraines-f-16s-have-downed-over-3150-russian-targets/
defence-blog.com Oct 12
Lockheed unveils longer-range Patriot missile, PAC-3 Edge: Lockheed Martin has unveiled PAC-3 Edge, a new Patriot interceptor designed to reach higher ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-unveils-longer-range-patriot-missile-pac-3-edge/
Lockheed Martin to expand in Douglas and Jefferson counties, add 1,250 jobs: Colorado aerospace mainstay Lockheed Martin announced Thursday that its space ...
denverpost.com/2026/10/09/lockheed-martin-douglas-jefferson-counties-jobs-expansion/
The Aviationist Oct 04
Taiwan Receives First Two New-Build F-16C Block 70 Fighters After Years of Delays
theaviationist.com/2026/10/04/taiwan-receives-first-new-f-16c-block-70/
militarnyi.com Sep 29
Over 600 Missiles and 2,500 UAVs: Air Force Commander Reveals F-16 Performance in Ukraine
militarnyi.com/en/news/air-force-reveals-f-16-performance-ukraine/
UPS error routed sensitive F-35 parts through Hong Kong: UPS mistakenly routed sensitive F-35 parts through Hong Kong, prompting ITAR scrutiny and supply-chain ...
seekingalpha.com/news/4651173-ups-error-routed-sensitive-fminus-35-parts-through-hong-kong
Visit to the F-35 fighter jet factory: This could be where Austria's Eurofighter successors are built
diepresse.com/41294745/besuch-im-werk-der-f-35-kampfjets-hier-koennten-oesterreichs-nachfolger
OpinionLetters to the Editor: L.A. can encourage apartment development without slashing Measure ULA
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2026-09-25/apartment-development-measure-ula
Aviation24.be Sep 26
Three more Belgian F-35s arrive at Florennes: Three Belgian F-35A fighter jets landed at Florennes Air Base on Friday afternoon, 25 September ...
aviation24.be/manufacturers/lockheed-martin/three-more-belgian-f-35s-arrive-at-florennes/
Super fast and almost invisible: The German Armed Forces receive their first F-35 stealth fighter jet
n-tv.de/politik/Die-Bundeswehr-bekommt-ersten-F-35-Tarnkappenflieger-id31314998.html
Key FactsGermany is set to receive its first F-35 in Texas
Sep 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The German government plans to acquire up to 35 F-35s to replace the country’s aging Tornado fleet.
- Boris Pistorius is scheduled to accept Germany’s first F-35 in Texas on September 18, 2026.
- The first eight aircraft will initially remain in the United States for training; the first jets are scheduled for Büchel from 2027.
- According to the manufacturer, the F-35 flies at 1.6 times the speed of sound and can carry more than eight tonnes of weapons.
the deadliest and most resilient combat aircraft in the world— Lockheed Martin website (on the F-35 product page)
Lockheed Pitches Advanced F-16G To U.S. Air Force: Lockheed Martin is pitching an upgraded variant of the F-16, called the F-16G, to the U.S ...
aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/lockheed-pitches-advanced-f-16g-us-air-force
F-35: Secret stealth technology disappears on its way to China: A shipment of F-35 components was apparently diverted to Hong Kong and is considered missing ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/f-35--geheime-tarnkappen-technologie-richtung-china-verschwunden-38276892.html
The US company Lockheed Martin is delivering the first F-35 fighter jet to the German Air Force. 35 of these stealth jets ... Show more
Key FactsGermany Receives First F-35 in Texas
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abendblatt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abendblatt.de
- Boris Pistorius attended the handover ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth plant in Texas.
- Germany’s coalition government ordered 35 aircraft in 2022 for approximately 10 billion euros.
- The first eight will initially remain in the United States for pilot training; the first aircraft is scheduled for Germany in 2027.
- In wartime, the jets would deliver U.S. nuclear weapons from Büchel; airfield reconstruction costs about two billion euros.
Proof of the strength of the transatlantic partnership.— Boris Pistorius (SPD), Defence Minister, during the handover ceremony in front of the F-35A fighter jet in Fort Worth, Texas
US clears way for $30.9 billion fighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia: The sale would include 48 Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-clears-way-for-24-3-billion-fighter-jet-sale-to-saudi-arabia
Die USA haben erstmals öffentlich bestätigt, Waffen im Weltraum stationiert zu haben. Welche Systeme genau zum Einsatz kommen, ließ die US-Regierung offen ... Show more
defence-blog.com Sep 14
Lockheed Martin expands secretive Vectis drone program: Lockheed Martin is building four more of its newest combat drones, the company announced September 14 ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-expands-secretive-vectis-drone-program/
Germany receives first F-35 jet from US as NATO boosts military spending: Germany received the first of nearly three dozen F-35 stealth warplanes it ordered four ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/18/germany-receives-first-f-35-jet-from-us-as-nato-boosts-military-spending
defence-blog.com Sep 22
Lockheed, Kongsberg test twin-Javelin setup on armored turret: The Javelin Joint Venture completed a simulation demonstration in Norway using a Kongsberg ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-kongsberg-test-twin-javelin-setup-on-armored-turret/
Germany buys "most modern fighter jet in the world": When Minister Pistorius takes delivery of the first German F-35 in the USA, the Bundeswehr will receive the ...
zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/usa-pistorius-bundeswehr-f-35-kampfjet-100.html
Embarrassing F-35 blunder: Sensitive fighter jet components end up in China: The US military is investing billions in the security of the F-35 stealth fighter ...
winfuture.de/news,161509.html
defence-blog.com Sep 24
Canada’s first F-35 fighter jet takes flight for the first time: Canada's first F-35A fighter jet completed its maiden flight Sept. 23, taking off from Lockheed ...
defence-blog.com/canadas-first-f-35-fighter-jet-takes-flight-for-the-first-time/
defence-blog.com Sep 17
GM’s defense arm helps speed up PAC-3 MSE production: GM Defense delivered its first batch of PAC-3 MSE missile-housing components to Lockheed Martin on Sept. 16 ...
defence-blog.com/gms-defense-arm-helps-speed-up-pac-3-mse-production/
CNA Sep 22
Australia confirms F-35 fighter parts missing after shipment unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong
channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-confirms-f35-fighter-parts-missing-hong-kong-6401616
defence-blog.com Sep 17
Hanwha and Lockheed Martin unveil new fighting vehicle at DVD 2026: Hanwha Aerospace and Lockheed Martin UK unveiled a Redback infantry fighting vehicle armed ...
defence-blog.com/hanwha-and-lockheed-martin-unveil-new-fighting-vehicle-at-dvd-2026/
defence-blog.com Sep 16
Israel’s F-35 jets are getting a new precision weapon: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is integrating its SPICE 1000 precision-guided munition onto the F-35 Adir ...
defence-blog.com/israels-f-35-jets-are-getting-a-new-precision-weapon/
U.S. Clears Way For $24.3 Billion Fighter Jet Sale To Saudi Arabia: The State Department said that it has approved the potential sale of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 ...
huffpost.com/entry/fighter-jet-saudi-arabia_n_6aac6b1ae4b0a3bc8dea949f
Key FactsU.S. Approves Potential F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale, estimated to be worth $24.3 billion.
- The package would include 48 aircraft, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, communications equipment, spare parts and support.
- Saudi Arabia directly requested the jets from President Donald Trump in early 2025 and is seeking two squadrons.
- According to Reuters, the potential delivery could alter regional military power and test Washington’s commitment to preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge.
the largest defense cooperation agreement— The White House, describing the arms package worth nearly $142 billion in 2025
Virtually invisible and deadly: German Armed Forces receive first F-35 stealth fighter
donaukurier.de/nachrichten/politik/nahezu-unsichtbar-und-toedlich-bundeswehr-bekommt-ersten-f-35-tarnkappen-flieger-22001876
Trump admin approves sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Here’s why it’s controversial
cnn.com/2026/09/18/politics/us-f35-fighter-jet-sale-saudi-arabia-hnk
GM Defense Begins Supplying Lockheed Martin With Patriot PAC-3 Parts: The first missile components arrived just 22 days after the contract was signed as Lockheed ...
kyivpost.com/post/84781
TWZ Sep 13
This Is What Lockheed’s Stealth Bomber Would Have Looked Like: If Lockheed's Skunk Works beat Northrop for the Advanced Technology Bomber contract ...
twz.com/this-is-what-lockheeds-stealth-bomber-would-have-looked-like
defence-blog.com Sep 07
Sweden to buy US rocket system in $729 million deal: Sweden has finalized a deal to buy Lockheed Martin's HIMARS rocket artillery system ...
defence-blog.com/sweden-to-buy-us-rocket-system-in-729-million-deal/
OpinionBritain has not seen suppressed American F-35 report: The UK has not had sight of the 2026 edition of the annual U.S. report on F-35 production and modernisation ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-has-not-seen-suppressed-american-f-35-report/
The Aviationist Sep 09
Germany’s First F-35 Has Flown: The German Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II conducted its maiden flight from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facilities ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/08/germanys-first-f-35-has-flown/
The Aviationist Sep 17
Rafael is Integrating SPICE 1000 on the Israeli F-35I Adir: Rafael and Lockheed Martin are integrating the Israeli SPICE 1000 stand-off weapon on the F-35 ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/16/rafael-integrating-spice-1000-f-35i-adir/
defence-blog.com Aug 30
Lockheed Martin tests new JR3 rocket for HIMARS: Lockheed Martin fired multiple training rockets from a HIMARS launcher during a second flight test of its new ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-tests-new-jr3-rocket-for-himars/
Space Weapons: How Boeing, SpaceX, and Others Stand to Gain: The U.S. Military now has weapons in space. It could be a big business opportunity for Boeing ...
barrons.com/articles/us-space-force-weapons-defense-stocks-297a15eb
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Lockheed Martin restores F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet: Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division has finished restoring an F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-restores-f-117-nighthawk-stealth-jet/
NATO Armament: Rheinmetall Loses Swedish Contract to Lockheed Martin: Sweden continues its military buildup and awards a major contract for modern rocket ...
stuttgarter-zeitung.de/wirtschaft/nato-aufruestung-rheinmetall-verliert-schweden-auftrag-an-lockheed-martin-79458243.html
Could United Launch Alliance's money problems finally force its owners to sell?: ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/could-united-launch-alliances-money-problems-finally-force-its-owners-to-sell/
Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin's Himars artillery rocket system in $729 mln deal
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/sweden-buy-lockheed-martins-himars-artillery-rocket-system-729-mln-deal-2026-09-07/
defence-blog.com Sep 10
Lockheed’s cruise missile contract crossed $10 billion: The U.S. Air Force has added $826 million to its bulk missile contract with Lockheed Martin ...
defence-blog.com/lockheeds-cruise-missile-contract-crossed-10-billion/
defence-blog.com Aug 31
India to get Javelin missile assembly facility: Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin ...
defence-blog.com/india-to-get-javelin-missile-assembly-facility/
Barron's Sep 08
Time to Buy the Dip on Defense Stocks?: Lockheed Martin stock caught an upgrade on Tuesday, while L3Harris stock caught a downgrade.
barrons.com/articles/defense-stocks-buy-midterm-elections-lockheed-l3-e5ed876c
Paid articlePaywallOffshore platform targeted?: Romanian F-16 fighter jet destroys bomb-laden sea drone
n-tv.de/politik/Rumaenischer-F-16-Kampfjet-zerstoert-Sprengstoff-Seedrohne-id31214563.html
defence-blog.com Sep 05
Lockheed Martin gets $90.2M more for Trident II upgrade: The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Space $90.2 million to continue design and development work on ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-gets-90-2m-more-for-trident-ii-upgrade/
India signs Rs 292 crore deal for US Javelin anti‑tank missiles: The FGM-148 Javelin is a shoulder-fired, medium-range anti-tank missile made by Lockheed Martin ...
financialexpress.com/business/defence-india-signs-rs-292-crore-deal-for-us-javelin-antitank-missiles-4327770/
defence-blog.com Sep 03
U.S. Army awards AV $464.8 million laser weapon deal: The US Army has awarded defense contractor AV a $464.8 million contract to produce high-energy laser ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-army-awards-av-464-8-million-laser-weapon-deal/
