Lockheed Delivers First PrSMs
Lockheed Martin has completed the first Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) delivery to the U.S. Army.
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Engine and Transmission
Air
Lockheed Martin Unveils Belgium’s first F-35A Order
Lockheed Martin officially showed the first F-35A Lightning II jet ordered by Belgium. The ceremony was held at the company’s production facility.
Air
Navy / Maritime
Norway Postpones P-3 Orion Delivery to Argentina
Norway has reportedly delayed the delivery of P-3 Orion aircraft to Argentina as Buenos Aires has not made the first instalment of the payment.
Air
Portugal Shows "Unofficial" Interest in F-35A
Even though it’s just a vision, the Portuguese Air Force is interested in F-35 fighter jets replacing the F-16.
Air
Navy / Maritime
LM to Prepare Spanish Navy’s MH-60 Romeo Submarine Hunters
The Spanish Navy has ordered eight Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawks for its anti-submarine (ASW) helicopter fleet. Lockheed Martin will manufacture helicopters.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Lockheed Martin Prepares an Alternative to Aegis
U.S. Navy has awarded an initial $23 million contract to Lockheed Martin for an Integrated Combat System (ICS) common to the Navy and Coast Guard fleets.
Air
Logistics
Poland to Pay $389 million for F-16 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Poland of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for a cost of $389 million.
Air
Romania is one step closer to F-35s
The Romanian Defense Ministry has sought the approval of parliament to purchase 32 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets with a 6.5 billion USD price tag.
Weapon / Missile
France Buys Hellfire from the U.S.
U.S. decided to sell AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles equipment for an estimated cost of $203 million.
Expo and Air Show
The Countdown for IDEF 23
Turkiye’s prestigious defence expo IDEF will open doors on July 25-28. IDEF, which TurDef is a participant and content provider of Show Daily.
Air
Modernisation
U.S. to Modernise Romania’s Future F-16s
The U.S. gave the green light to modernise Romanian F-16s. DSCA notified Congress about the modernisation of 32 F-16 with an estimated cost of $105 million.
Air
Thailand Prefers Gripen Over F-16
Rejected by the US to buy F-35s, Thailand prefers Swedish Gripen fighter jets over U.S. F-16s.
Space
Lockheed to Provide MILSATCOM to Australia
Lockheed Martin will provide Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) to Australia to control the Indo-Pacific region.
Weapon / Missile
Poland to Equip AW149s with Hellfire
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Poland of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million.
