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Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept
Air Logistics

Lockheed Martin Reveals Stealth Tanker Concept

Lockheed Martin has revealed its stealth tanker concept in a U.S.-based “The War Zone” publication.

Turkiye Made the First Payment of F-16 Viper
Air

Turkiye Made the First Payment of F-16 Viper

Turkish Defence Ministry sources stated that the first payment for the F-16 Viper was completed, while technical negotiations are continuing.

Poland Set for $7.30 Billion F-16 Midlife Upgrade
Air Modernisation

Poland Set for $7.30 Billion F-16 Midlife Upgrade

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential FMS for Poland for the F-16 Viper MLU, estimated at $7.30 billion.

A Comparison of Eurofighter, F-15EX and Rafale Fighters
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A Comparison of Eurofighter, F-15EX and Rafale Fighters

Eurofighter Typhoon, F-15EX, and Rafale are the current twin-engine 4.5th Generation fighters in the Western bloc with different focus areas.

U.S.: The Threshold on S-400 is the NDAA and CAATSA, not IAB
Air Ammunition Weapon / Missile Bilateral Relations Modernisation Interview / Exclusive File

U.S.: The Threshold on S-400 is the NDAA and CAATSA, not IAB

Deploying S-400 at IAB won’t solve the problem. The threshold is not about easing U.S. concerns. It is about meeting the NDAA and CAATSA demands.”

NSM and PrSM to Race for Australian Coastal Defence
Weapon / Missile

NSM and PrSM to Race for Australian Coastal Defence

Kongsberg and Lockheed Martin make offers to Australia for new coastal anti-ship missiles.

Lockheed Martin Introduces AGM-158 XR Cruise Missile
Weapon / Missile

Lockheed Martin Introduces AGM-158 XR Cruise Missile

LM Introduced the new AGM-158 cruise missile, the AGM-158 XR, which has a longer range than the AGM-158B JASSM-ERs.

Romania to Acquire 32 F-35 Paying a total of $7.2 Billion
Air

Romania to Acquire 32 F-35 Paying a total of $7.2 Billion

The State Department DSCA has approved selling 32 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter bomber jet to Romanian Air Force for an estimated cost of $7.2 billion.

Greece Pays Interests in Long-Range Missiles
Weapon / Missile

Greece Pays Interests in Long-Range Missiles

Greek Army held talks with Lockheed Martin to negotiate to acquire long-range systems such as GMLRS and ATACMS or its successor, PrSM.

Lockheed Martin and Tata Cooperate on C-130J Aircraft
Air Logistics

Lockheed Martin and Tata Cooperate on C-130J Aircraft

Lockheed Martin and Indian Tata Advanced Systems have agreed to expand cooperation on C-130J Super Hercules cargo aircraft.

Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2
Air

Airbus and LM pull out of UK tender to replace Puma HC2

Airbus and Lockheed Martin withdrew from the UK tender for the NMH to replace British Puma HC2 helicopters before the deadline for submitting bids.

The Netherlands acquires Patriot Launching Stations
Weapon / Missile

The Netherlands acquires Patriot Launching Stations

The State Department approved a possible FMS to the Netherlands of PATRIOT M903 Launching Stations for an estimated cost of $224 million.

Royal Thai Air Force Picks Gripen NG Over F-16 Block 70
Air

Royal Thai Air Force Picks Gripen NG Over F-16 Block 70

After evaluating alternatives for ten months, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has selected Saab's Gripen NG (E/F) Over Lockheed Martin's F-16 Block 70.

Flake: “F-16 is Not Off Track; It is Moving Forward”
Air Investment Bilateral Relations Interview / Exclusive File

Flake: “F-16 is Not Off Track; It is Moving Forward”

U.S. Ambassador discusses U.S.-Turkiye defence relations, Repkon’s investment, Somalia, F-16 negotiations, and Montreux Convention in Ankara briefing.

Concept Study Begins for NATO's Future Helicopters
Air Expo and Air Show

Concept Study Begins for NATO's Future Helicopters

NATO has awarded a concept study contract to Lockheed Martin, Leonardo, and Airbus for future rotary-wing platforms.

Greece Secures its F-35 Lightning II Jets
Air

Greece Secures its F-35 Lightning II Jets

Greece has completed its application procedure for 20 F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a LOA through a Foreign Military Sale.