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The F-35 program has delivered 123 aircraft in 2020, despite COVID-19 impacts.
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.
@LockheedMartin
is acquiring
@AerojetRdyne
, strengthening its position as a leading provider of technologies to deter threats and help secure the U.S. and its allies. $LMT $AJRD
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The Pentagon and
@LockheedMartin
reached a final agreement on
@thef35
Lot 15-17 contract. The contract delivers increased value and enhanced capabilities for 398 F-35s.
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The Finnish Government has signed its F-35 Letter of Offer and Acceptance, officially marking its entrance into the program.
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Slovakia’s first two F-16 Block 70 jets from
@LockheedMartin
were delivered, marking a crucial starting point in enhancing Slovakia's national security.
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70 Years of Partnership, Eight New F-16 Fighting Falcons.
The Royal Jordanian Air Force is officially joining the
#F16
Block 70 program. Jordan’s F-16s will be built by
@LockheedMartin
's committed team in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Today the Belgium Air Force celebrates the rollout of its first F-35 Lightning II at
@LockheedMartin
's plant in Fort Worth, TX.
The F-35 will ensure Belgian national security and long-term capability development (cont)
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.
@Boeing
and the
@USNavy
successfully completed the first flight test, integrating
@LockheedMartin
’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod with the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet for the Kuwait Air Force.
Learn more:
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.
@LockheedMartin
has received a contract from the
@USNavy
to produce eight
@Sikorsky
MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters for the Spanish Navy
@Armada_esp
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The next generation of F-35 technology is here. The first flight with the Technical Refresh 3 (TR-3) mission system avionics upgrade recently took place. TR-3 will provide game-changing capabilities to keep the world’s most advanced aircraft ahead of ready.
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Yesterday, Switzerland became PAC-3's 15th partner nation as U.S. and Switzerland officials signed an agreement to purchase PAC-3 MSE interceptors.
PAC-3 MSE's advanced capabilities will bolster Switzerland's homeland defense against evolving threats.
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The German Federal Ministry of Defence officially signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to join the F-35 program. As the cornerstone of NATO interoperability,
@thef35
will strengthen
@Team_Luftwaffe
and its operational capability with allies.
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.
@LockheedMartin
Skunk Works® and
@NASA
rolled out the X-59, a unique experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, at a ceremony in Palmdale, California.
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JUST IN:
@LockheedMartin
Martin and
@usairforce
successfully complete an Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW)
#hypersonic
boosted test flight.
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.
@LockheedMartin
’s first F-16 jet upgraded to the “Viper” configuration returned to the Hellenic Air Force following a successful avionics flight test at
@EdwardsAFB
. This aircraft will join the fleet of other previously delivered Vipers.
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The first
@LockheedMartin
F-35 Lightning II for the Polish Air Force is standing with weight on wheels for the first time, a significant milestone for the jet as it moves down the production line at Lockheed Martin’s mile-long assembly plant in Fort Worth, Texas.
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.
@LockheedMartin
is preparing to deliver the first Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) to
@USairforce
. 3DELRR service developmental and operational testing is planned for the summer of 2024.
🔗⬇
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.
@LockheedMartin
has been awarded a contract worth more than $2 billion, if all options are exercised, to integrate the Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system on ZUMWALT-class destroyers.
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The
@USNavy
and
@LockheedMartin
successfully conducted a historic Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) flight test with four missiles simultaneously in flight.
This mission reinforced high confidence in the weapon's capabilities and evolution.
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In partnership with the
@USNavy
,
@LockheedMartin
recently delivered a multi-mission laser weapon system. HELIOS, a high energy laser with optical-dazzler and surveillance is the first tactical laser weapon system to be integrated into an existing ship.
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For the first time, PAC-3 successfully integrated with the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar to defeat a flight test target.
This mission demonstrates how Lockheed Martin is advancing the U.S. Army's modernized air and missile defense strategy.
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The Finnish government has selected the F-35 for its HX Program, growing the global F-35 program.
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The Swiss government has selected the F-35 program for its New Fighter Aircraft competition. Read the release at the link below.
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Egypt’s Apache helicopters are getting an upgrade.
@LockheedMartin
received a contract to modernize the sensor systems on the aircraft, which will reduce pilot workload and provide air crews with greater accuracy, clearer resolution, increased range and improved safety.
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.
@LockheedMartin
was selected by the Missile Defense Agency to deliver the nation’s new homeland missile defense interceptor, the Next Generation Interceptor.
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The Danish Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first F-35, marking a major step forward in their airpower and defense capability.
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The first European F-16 Training Center was inaugurated today at the Fetești Air Base in southern Romania.
@LockheedMartin
and subcontractors Draken International,
@Daedalus_NL
, GFD and
@ILIAS_Solutions
will work as one team to provide F-16 training at the new center.
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The
@USArmy
demonstrated
@LockheedMartin
’s next-gen ER GMLRS capability to fly 150km, significantly extending the range of the current rocket.
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.
@LockheedMartin
delivered the first Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) today to the
@USArmy
, providing immediate long-range deterrent capability to soldiers and achieving a major Army modernization milestone.
🔗⬇
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Recently, PAC-3 successfully integrated with the LTAMDS radar and IBCS to defend against a long-range cruise missile threat for the first time.
This mission showcases how
@LockheedMartin
is evolving programs to prepare for the next-generation battlefield.
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Spike NLOS recently completed a successful demonstration of the system from U.S. Apache helicopters. This milestone showcases that the Spike NLOS system is ready to be integrated into the Army's current Apache fleet to provide a premier defense capability.
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.
@LockheedMartin
completed the fourth successful software demo of the Aegis System Equipped Vessel program on schedule, showcasing maturity of the Aegis Weapon System and SPY-7(V)1 radar integration.
This tech will support the Japanese fleet in their homeland defense mission.
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The
@USArmy
has awarded a production contract to build additional Precision Strike Missiles. Learn more about how PrSM is delivering 21st Century Security solutions 🔗⬇
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The
@USArmy
and
@LockheedMartin
have wrapped a series of ER GMLRS System Qualification Tests (SQTs) propelling the system closer to fielding by the U.S. Army. 🔗⬇
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The Government of Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by
@Sikorsky
, a
@LockheedMartin
company.
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.
@LockheedMartin
successfully conducted a JAGM-MR guided flight test last week at China Lake Test Range in California.
Click below to learn more. ⬇🔗
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.
@LockheedMartin
successfully demonstrated the first live track with the Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar.
This demonstration marks the beginning of comprehensive performance testing and is a critical milestone in Japan's ASEV program.
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Germany has announced its intent to initiate procurement of the F-35.
„Die F-35 bietet ein einzigartiges Kooperationspotential mit unseren
#NATO
-Verbündeten und weiteren Partnern in Europa“ - betont Ministerin Lambrecht bei der Verkündung zur Tornado-Nachfolge. Die Beschaffung soll jetzt initiiert werden.
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The
@USAirforce
and
@lockheedMartin
conducted a sixth successful ARRW flight test from
@EdwardsAFB
.
More here:
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The
@USArmy
has selected Spike NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) as its interim Long-Range Precision Munition. Spike NLOS allows helicopters to engage threats from safe stand-off ranges. Read more:
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The U.S. Air Force has awarded
@LockheedMartin
an engineering, manufacturing, and design contract to provide the reentry vehicle for the Sentinel weapon system.
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The
@LockheedMartin
&
@RaytheonDefense
Joint Venture received a $309M award from the
@USArmy
for additional Javelin anti-tank weapons systems. We are proud to support our customer's mission with reliable solutions.
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The sixth GPSIII satellite, built by .
@LockheedMartin
, has been delivered to
@SLDelta45
ahead of launch in January to help
@SpaceForceDoD
modernize the GPS constellation.
Once on orbit, it will provide enhanced position, navigation and timing services for operations worldwide.
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Building on the success of the first flight,
@DARPA
,
@LockheedMartin
,
@AFResearchLab
and
@AerojetRDyne
completed a second successful Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC) flight test launched from a B-52.
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The F-35 was officially selected as the winner of Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project competition. The Royal Canadian Air Force will receive 88 F-35A aircraft, a sustainment solution tailored to Canada’s sovereign requirements, as well as a comprehensive training program.
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.
@LockheedMartin
and
@NASAaero
's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft recognized by
@TIME
magazine as one of "The Best Inventions of 2023".
The demonstrator aims to shape the next era of commercial supersonic flight in 2024.
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The Electro-Optical Targeting System is a critical 5th Gen capability to keep F-35 pilots safe and mission ready.
Read how
@LockheedMartin
has made this sensor even more affordable, while delivering the 850th EOTS for the F-35.
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F-35 annualized sustainment contracts have been signed for FY2021-2023, enabling critical sustainment support that delivers affordability and readiness for global F-35 customers.
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A
@LockheedMartin
self-funded demonstrator will soon launch on a
@Firefly_Space
Alpha rocket to show the company's investment in advanced technology to perform missions faster once on orbit.
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.
@LockheedMartin
launched a new era of its proven Fighting Falcon with the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site.
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.
@LockheedMartin
is proud to deliver the first M270A2, which will provide next-gen capabilities to the
@USArmy
for decades to come.
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Mission success: The
@USArmy
and
@lockheedmartin
’s Precision Strike Missile completed its fifth consecutive flight test.
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.
@LockheedMartin
‘s Stalker VXE UAS set a new world record by flying for over 39 hours straight. The Skunk Works® team is currently testing a modified version of the UAS.
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The
@USArmy
awarded
@LockheedMartin
a follow-on production contract for JAGM and HELLFIRE missiles with a Program Year 3 (PY3) award.
Click for more info: 🔗⬇
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LONGBOW joint venture with
@northropgrumman
adds Morocco, the Netherlands and India Army to the Fire Control Radar user community, totaling to 16 international customers.
Read more:
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.
@GenCQBrownJr
said Thursday that
@thef35
is the cornerstone of the
@usairforce
fighter fleet. And
@LockheedMartin
is proud to partner with the Air Force to deliver this combat proven aircraft to the airmen who fly and maintain it.
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.
@SpaceForceDoD
has exercised a contract option with
@LockheedMartin
for three additional GPS IIIF satellites to be built. GPS IIIF modernizes the GPS constellation with advanced technology and capabilities to meet increased demands of civil and military users worldwide.
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The
@LockheedMartin
Rapid Dragon, ARRW, and Orion spacecraft teams all received awards in Aviation Week’s 2023 Program Excellence Award ceremony.
🔗⬇
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.
@LockheedMartin
's first F-16 Block 70 jets set off on a historic ferry flight from the US to Bahrain.
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Bahraini, American and
@LockheedMartin
officials celebrated the first F-16 Block 70 for the Royal Bahraini Air Force today in Greenville, South Carolina. 👇
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.
@LockheedMartin
delivered the 75th APY-9 Radar for the Northrop Grumman-built E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
The APY-9 radar provides the
@USNavy
with information dominance through revolutionary sensor capability.
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.
@NASA
has selected the Lunar Dawn team to develop a lunar terrain vehicle for the
#Artemis
program under its LTV contract. Lunar Dawn is led by
@LunarOutpostInc
, and includes partners from
@LockheedMartin
,
@GM
,
@goodyear
and
@MDA_space
.
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In a flight test,
@LockheedMartin
's PAC-3 MSE successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic target, validating software updates that will improve performance against evolving threats.
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Tune in as our CEO Marillyn Hewson joins
@MariaBartiromo
tomorrow morning on
@FoxBusiness
at 7:30 a.m. ET for
@MorningsMaria
. $LMT
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.
@LockheedMartin
has completed the first Knowledge Point – a Missile Defense Agency acquisition milestone – for its Next Generation Interceptor solution.
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The acquisition of
@AerojetRdyne
, expands
@LockheedMartin
’s position as the leading provider of integrated offerings for 21st century warfare & provides greater value to its customers & US taxpayers. $LMT $AJRD
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.
@LockheedMartin
names Michael Williamson as senior vice president of Global Business Development & Strategy.
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With the U.S. Air Force,
@LockheedMartin
’s Rapid Dragon team demonstrated the feasibility of a palletized strike mission by hitting a vessel with a missile deployed from a mobility aircraft.
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The Australian government awarded .
@LockheedMartin
a contract for additional 20 Gen III TADS/PNVS systems. As the eyes of the Apache, Gen III TAD/PNVS Systems provide Apache aircrews with greater performance and survivability.
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The F-35 is poised and ready for any environment, including sustained supersonic flight.
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Produced in Marietta, Georgia, the C-130 Hercules has served as a symbol of reliability for 70 years and continues to evolve to fit the ever-growing demand. Watch
@FoxBusiness
video about it below:
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.
@LockheedMartin
Skunk Works® is addressing a longstanding challenge in supersonic flight – the sonic boom – through a collaborative effort with
@NASA
on the X-59. Watch
@CNNBusiness
’ video about it below:
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The
@LockheedMartin
team delivered the first
@usairforce
F-35s to be permanently based in Europe. Read the release from
@48FighterWing
at the link below.
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.
@LockheedMartin
Skunk Works®, the
@usairforce
and Missile Defense Agency recently demonstrated the power of integrating systems to bring critical capability and speed to the joint all-domain battlespace.
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Alongside the U.S. Government and the Taiwan Air Force,
@LockheedMartin
successfully delivered the 139th and final upgraded F-16V to the Taiwan Air Force. The Taiwanese F-16s that received the “Viper” configuration include structural upgrades and advanced avionics systems.
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.
@LockheedMartin
celebrates another year of success as the F-35 program continues to expand its global footprint and enhance operational capabilities.
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.
@lockheedmartin
delivered the 800th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor to the Missile Defense Agency.
THAAD's flight test success rate and combat-proven capabilities against ballistic missile threats continue to drive demand across the globe.
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Mission Precision:
@USArmy
and
@LockheedMartin
successfully tested PrSM this morning at White Sands Missiles Range, New Mexico.
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.
@Lockheedmartin
successfully tested its next-gen Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System in a 135+ km flight demonstration at
@WSMissileRange
.
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The
@LockheedMartin
Aegis Combat System successfully intercepted a Medium Range Ballistic Missile target during a recent flight test.
This test with the Missile Defense Agency and
@USNavy
showcased the versatility and strength of the system. 🔗⬇
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Robert Lightfoot has been selected as the executive vice president for
@LockheedMartin
's Space business. Starting in January, he will oversee our expansive portfolio of satellites, spacecraft, strategic missile defense and mission solutions.
Learn more below.
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.
@LockheedMartin
Skunk Works®,
@usairforce
Test Pilot School, and industry partners recently hosted
@SecAFOfficial
Frank Kendall for a flight in the X-62A VISTA, the centerpiece of
@DARPA
's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program.
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For the first time,
@LockheedMartin
and
@intel
successfully integrated a 5G and tactical network connectivity providing operators with faster and more reliable communications solutions across domains.
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For the first time, PAC-3 MSE successfully communicated with a SPY-1 Radar, a key component of the Aegis Weapon System.
This milestone is a major step towards fully integrating PAC-3 MSE into Aegis and delivering a hardened, affordable defense to maritime fleets.
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.
@LockheedMartin
is working with
@DARPA
to advance the game-changing hypersonic technology of OpFires, a boost glide missile that penetrates air defenses and engages targets at medium ranges.
#AUSANow
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.
@LockheedMartin
’s LMXT strategic tanker will be produced in Alabama and Georgia, providing an American-built solution to support the
@usairforce
’s KC-Y requirements.
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The
@USArmy
and
@LockheedMartin
successfully launched PrSM in a short-range production qualification test demonstrating precision and reliability.
Learn more about how this test is the next step toward delivering 21st Century Security solutions:
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.
@LockheedMartin
and
@HAICorp
delivered the 10th F-16 “Viper” upgrade configuration to the Hellenic Air Force (HAF). This configuration offers cutting-edge capabilities, enabling the HAF to stay ahead of emerging threats in the region and support joint missions around the world.
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Denmark’s first F-35s from
@LockheedMartin
arrived at Skrydstrup Aire Base, heralding a new era of Danish defense.
@thef35
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Firing two rockets from HIMARS, the
@USArmy
demonstrated
@LockheedMartin
’s Extended Range GMLRS in another successful test. ER GMLRS doubles the range of the current munition providing increased capability to the Army.
More below:
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.
@LockheedMartin
was awarded a $2.4B contract modification for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancements (MSE) for the
@USArmy
and FMS partners.
PAC-3 MSE's advanced capabilities help keep service members around the globe ahead of emerging threats.
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