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Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

The AIM-260 JATM has been developed in secrecy for years as an answer to long-range air threats from China

A sign at the Lockheed Martin Manufacturing Centre of Excellence is seen at the company's headquarters in Ampthill near Bedford, Britain June 9, 2016
An illustration of Lockheed Martin’s newly announced Strigo defense system.

Lockheed Martin announces new Strigo defense solution system, dedicated product center

(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

THAAD missile defense battery

US signs deal to boost output of parts for Patriot, THAAD interceptor systems


Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

Hypersonic weapons can travel at more than five times the speed of sound and evade traditional defenses

Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles.

Lockheed Martin extends industrial cooperation with Israel through 2029, aiming to boost trade

One of the biggest American defense companies, Lockheed Martin currently supplies Israel with combat aircraft such as F-16 and F-35 jets, giving Israel a significant advantage throughout the region.

 IDF F35 aircraft.

Soldier flies drone Black Hawk from tablet in training first for optionally piloted helicopter

It a first, Sikorsky's OPV Black Hawk conducted a mission entirely planned and controlled by soldiers outside the platform.

U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. uses a tablet to command the Sikorsky OPV Black Hawk to autonomously transport a 2,900-pound water buffalo sling load for the first time during Northern Strike in Michigan.

Lockheed Martin, Saildrone to advance armed USV capabilities for US Navy

The companies will collaborate with the goal of delivering integrations, including on-water, live-fire demonstrations in 2026.

Saildrone and Lockheed Martin team up

Breakfast in New York, dinner in Tel Aviv: NASA's new supersonic jet passes first test flight

Two decades after Concorde was grounded, NASA's X-59 makes history with a quieter approach to supersonic flight.

On its first flight, NASA's experimental quiet supersonic X-59 Quesst aircraft takes off from Runway 7 at Palmdale USAF Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, U.S. October 28, 2025

Lockheed Martin secures largest-ever Patriot missile order

The $9.8 billion contract with the US Army will see Lockheed Martin produce nearly 2,000 Patriot Advanced Capability–3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors.

Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

Trump administration considers buying stakes in defense giants after Intel deal

Following the acquisition of a 10% stake in Intel, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hinted at an even bolder move: direct state ownership in companies like Lockheed, RTX, Boeing, and others.

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024

US approves sale of $500m. worth of high mobility rocket launchers to Bahrain

The State Department approved the sale of four M142 HIMARS, which are produced by weapons manufacturing giant Lockheed Martin, based in Texas.

M142 HIMARS launches a rocket during an exercise in Poland; illustrative.

IAF's most advanced transport helicopter enters production, Lockheed-Martin announces

The CH-53K Pere will replace Israel’s aging Yas'ur fleet, offering triple the payload, faster speeds, better survivability, and easier maintenance.

Arrival of the cockpit/cabin assembly at Sikorsky headquarters marks the start of production of 12 IAF ‘Pere’ CH-53K helicopters.

Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports

The government had earmarked 6.25 billion euros ($7.24 billion) in its 2023 budget to buy new fighter jets, El Pais said.

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024