The US Navy Approves Full-Rate Production of the CH-53K King Stallion
The US Navy has approved full-rate production (FRP) of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter, which will produce more than 20 units per year.
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Navy / Maritime
Air
Air
Saab Gripen and F-16V Struggle for the PAF
Saab is struggling to win a project to procure 12 new fighter jets in the Philippine Air Force, but its opponent is Lockheed Martin’s F-16V from the U.S.
Air
Country
Boeing Wins $2.1 Billion Contracts for F-18 and EA-18G Upgrades
Pentagon announced that Boeing was awarded two contracts worth over $2.1 billion to upgrade the F-18 Hornet and EA-18G combat aircraft.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canada Officially Orders F-35A
Canada officially delivered an acquisition request to procure the first batch of F-35A fighters.
Unmanned Systems
United Kingdom to Acquire Mini Drones
The United Kingdom continues to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) investments. The country will procure more than 250 mini drones. The deal was secured with Lockheed Martin UK.
Air
Germany Becomes the Newest F-35 Lightning Customer
The German Federal Ministry of Defence announced today the official signing of the acquisition of 35 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II 5th generation aircraft.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. and Israeli Companies to Develop Joint Laser Weapon System
Israel’s Iron Beam gets American partner Lockheed Martin as it joins forces with Rafael.
Air
Bundeswehr Raises Concerns Over US F-35 jet Deal
The German Federal Defence Ministry informs the parliament about risks associated with the F-35 acquisition.
Weapon / Missile
New Capability for MIM-104F PAC-3
The U.S. Army conducted a successful launch test with the Remote Interceptor Guidance (RIG-360) capability MIM-104F PAC-3 system.
Air
Bahrain’s F-16 Gets Ready for Maiden Flight
On November 21, Lockheed Martin released the first photo of the F-16D Fighting Falcon Block 70 multirole combat aircraft produced in South Carolina.
Air
Defence Politics
Japan Joins Britain and Italy in making 5th Gen Aircraft
Japan has entered the final stages of talks with the United Kingdom and Italy to jointly develop and build a next-generation fighter jet, marking a turning point as Japan looks beyond the US for defence cooperation.
Sensors
Norway Acquires Lockheed Martin’s TPY-4 Surveillance Radar
NDMA has awarded Lockheed Martin, a contract to supply eight next-generation TPY-4 ground-based air surveillance radars.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Australia Buys $6.35 billion worth C-130J-30 Super Hercules
The State Department approved an FMS to Australia of C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $6.35 billion.
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
Finland Procures $535 Million Worth GMLRS
The State Department has approved a possible FMS to Finland of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems at an estimated cost of $535 million.
