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Air Warfare
Lockheed beats out Northrop on $17 billion US missile contract
16th April 2024
The Next Generation Interceptor and accompanying radars will play a key role in protecting the US against long-range ballistic missile threats.
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Air Warfare
Australian Army aviation veers heavily towards the US
11th March 2025
Sikorsky’s UH-60M Black Hawk and Boeing’s AH-46 Apache will soon form the bedrock of the Australian Army’s rotorcraft capabilities, as the army awaits further delivery of both types.
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Air Warfare
US Congress limits F-35 procurement
20th December 2024
Restrictions cover new purchases of the three variants of the multirole fighter and require the DoD to correct issues in the acquisition programme.
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Air Warfare
Assessing Saab’s future as an independent combat aircraft developer
27th December 2024
Can Sweden’s Saab continue to go it alone in the fighter jet market, or could it boost its profile by forging new partnerships?
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Land Warfare
Canada signs contracts worth $1.8 billion for new logistics trucks
30th May 2024
Canada’s Logistics Vehicle Modernisation (LVM) project will acquire new fleets of light and heavy logistics vehicles, trailers, vehicle modules and armour protection kits. Aside from a transport role, they will also be used as cargo space, troop lift, ambulances, workshops and command posts.
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Air Warfare
Canada invests in CF-18 Hornet fighter sustainment
8th March 2024
Canada’s decision to sustain its CF-18 fighter fleet reflected its commitment to modernising air defence capabilities amid challenges highlighted by a critical report commissioned by the Department of National Defence and released last year, casting doubt on its ability to fulfil NATO obligations.
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Naval Warfare
Can the US Navy afford its plans to operate a manned/unmanned fleet?
21st November 2024
Budgetary constraints and the annual procurement rate could impact the branch’s intention to have a hybrid fleet.
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Air Warfare
Romania receives three more F-16 fighters from Norway
22nd April 2024
Romania has continued to marking progress in its efforts to modernise its air force and replace its Soviet-era MiG-21 fighters.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall eyes German Army requirement with new artillery rocket system
19th June 2024
The GMARS wheeled artillery rocket launcher offers greater mobility than the tracked M270 MLRS and double the firepower of the M142 HIMARS, and can support next-generation munitions. Germany has a requirement for 70 launchers and many other NATO armies are looking to renew or supplement their indirect fire capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Long-range strike: US announces European hypersonic missile deployment
8th August 2024
The US plans to deploy a suite of long-range precision strike missiles, including developmental hypersonics, to counter the advanced precision strike systems of Russia and China. It will form part of the US Army’s Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF) to enhance European long-range fires capabilities and include SM-6 air defence, Tomahawk cruise missiles and HIMARS batteries.
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Training
Maxar Intelligence and Lockheed expand partnership for F-35 training
9th May 2024
The agreement between Lockheed Martin and Maxar will establishes standardised pricing, licensing and requirements for several Maxar products, including Dynamic basemaps and Precision3D.
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Air Warfare
The Philippines prepares for high-end fighter operations
24th September 2024
The Southeast Asian country’s air force is broadening the warfighting mission sets of its FA-50PH by shifting focus towards offensive counter air, defensive counter air and ground attack missions.
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Land Warfare
US Army doubles HIMARS order to $1.9 billion
4th June 2024
More than 400 HIMARS launchers have been delivered to the US Army, US Marine Corps and export customers including Jordan, Singapore and the UAE. HIMARS has been used in combat by US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia gets go-ahead for Lockheed targeting pods
8th May 2024
Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod is an electro-optical targeting system housed in a single, lightweight pod. It provides automatic tracking, including a maritime mode, and laser target designation via real-time imagery presented on cockpit displays.
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Defence Notes
Irish defence budget increased by just €100 million despite €25 billion surplus
3rd October 2024
The budget of more than €1.3 billion is a record figure for the Irish Defence Forces but almost a quarter is to meet to meet the pensions costs of Defence Forces Veterans and their dependents.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Destroyers
Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]
Development and Procurement Requirements Fifteen frigates are being procured to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 ageing Halifax-class frigates and the now-retired Iroquois-class destroyers with ...
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Fighter - multirole
Future Fighter Capability Project [Canada]
Programme Background Canada’s defence policy estimates the acquisition of the aircraft, associated equipment and setup to enable entry into service will cost C$15-19 billion ($12.9-14.5 billion). In ...
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Military helicopters - light/training
Future Aircrew Training Program (Helicopter Procurement) - Canada
The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through two separate ...
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Destroyers
Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (4-15) [Canada]
Development and Procurement Requirements Fifteen frigates are being procured to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's 12 ageing Halifax-class frigates and the now-retired Iroquois-class destroyers with ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (4-15) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (4-15) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class (1-3) [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class [Canada]
The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project is part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy to replace both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates. ...
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Trainer
Future Aircrew Training Program [Fixed-wing Aircraft Procurement] - Canada
Programme Background The new procurement will result in one contract covering all the requirements, including maintenance and infrastructure services. Training services are currently provided through ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
New Medium Helicopter (NMH) [UK]
Programme Background NMH Market Interest Day On 11 November 2021, the MoD communicated the requirements of the £1 billion ($1.34 billion) New Medium Helicopter (NMH) ...
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Fighter - multirole
F-16V Block 70 (Bahrain)
Programme Background In 2018, the US government awarded a $1.12 billion contract to Lockheed Martin to produce 16 F-16 Block 70 aircraft for Bahrain, which ...
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Frigates
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS)
Programme Background The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) programme was developed in 2003 as a cheap and fast way to increase the size of the fleet ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130J [Vietnam]
According to a July 2024 Reuters report, the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defence is in advanced discussions with the United States to procure Lockheed Martin’s C-130J ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
CMS 330
Lockheed Martin Canada's CMS 330 is a combat management system designed as a modern, affordable solution for mid-life upgrades in particular. Initially developed for the ...
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Submarine-launched torpedoes
Mk 48 Mod 7AT CBASS
The MK 48 MOD 7 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) is the latest variant of the Mk 48 torpedo family manufactured by Lockheed Martin and ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
AN/SPY-7(V)1
The AN/SPY-7(V)1 is a solid-state naval surveillance radar produced and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The system is expected to be fully integrated into programmes for ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Indago
Indago is a small quadrotor UAV with VTOL. It is equipped with a large-screen handset and is marketed as 'whisper-quiet' with a noise level of ...
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Destroyers
River Class (Type 26)
The Type 26 Anti-Submarine Warfare frigate has been designed for the UK Royal Navy, but with an emphasis on export. Both the Royal Canadian Navy ...
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Maritime patrol
P-3 Orion
Lockheed Martin's P-3 Orion MPA is in service with 21 operators across 17 countries in a variety of standards, designations and configurations with an upgrade ...
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Trainer
Phenom 100
Phenom 100 is a very light jet originally developed for single owner-pilot operation but later gained popularity as a jet trainer aircraft. The platform first ...
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Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar
AN/TPQ-53
The AN/TPQ-53 counterfire target acquisition radar can track incoming rounds at a range of 60km when using its 90° search mode or at 20km range ...
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Fighter - air superiority
F-22A Raptor
F-22A Raptor is a fifth-generation stealth air superiority fighter with air-to-ground attack capability. It was developed by Lockheed Martin to meet the requirement of the USAF ...
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Military UAS - mini, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Indago 3/4
The Indago 3 and Indago 4 are rotary-wing UAVs manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Ruggedised, backpackable, and rapidly deployable, the Indago system fits within a small backpack and ...
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Military UGVs
AMAS
The Autonomous Mobility Appliqué System (AMAS) is a multi-platform kit designed to integrate low-cost sensors and control systems onto US Army and USMC tactical vehicles ...
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Air: mission management systems
ABCCC III
The Airborne Battlefield Command and Control Centre (ABCCC) is a capsulised, integrated battle management and communications system that is installed in USAF EC-130E Hercules aircraft ...
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Air: fixed-wing flight simulators
Singapore BWC
The Singapore Basic Wings Course (BWC) is a 20-year service contract awarded to Lockheed Martin in November 2006 to provide the Republic of Singapore Air ...
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Sea: sonar systems
TB-37/U MFTA / AN/SQR-20
The TB-37/U, also known as the AN/SQR-20, is a Multi-Function Towed Array (MFTA) developed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The sonar has both active and ...
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EW test systems
A2PATS
Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS) is a real-time EM test environment simulator for military platforms and installed systems, designed to deliver mission ...
