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Air Warfare
Doubts about C-130J triggers $62 million contract to determine suitability for US next-gen TACAMO programme
19th April 2023
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $62 million contract modification to study the suitability of the C-130J aircraft for the E-XX TACAMO programme.
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Air Warfare
Updated: Sikorsky accepts FLRAA protest outcome, shifts focus to FARA competition
19th April 2023
Sikorsky has opted to take no further legal action over the US Government Accountability Office's rejection of its protest against Bell's V-280 Valor winning the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition.
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Defence Notes
Why the US cannot overcome Russian and Chinese hypersonic weapons
19th April 2023
As hypersonic weapons do not follow a ballistic trajectory and can fly at low altitudes in addition to manoeuvring en route to their target, they challenge existing US defence systems.
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Land Warfare
UK looks to Serco to maintain and operate air defence radars
18th April 2023
Serco has secured a UK MoD contract worth £32m to maintain air defence radars and provide day-to-day operation of remote radar heads for five years.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy christens final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship
18th April 2023
The US Navy, on 15 April, christened and launched the final Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Cleveland.
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Defence Notes
Japan’s security circumstances prompt it to introduce longer-range missiles
17th April 2023
With growing threats such as China and North Korean missiles, Japan is developing long-range, standoff missiles to enhance its deterrence posture.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin takes $172 million contract modification for F-35 Block 4 jets
17th April 2023
Lockheed Martin secures $172.1 million contract modification to increase manufacturing capacity and retrofit F-35 aircraft with advanced hardware and system modifications.
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Air Warfare
How can Sweden develop a future air combat capability, freeing it from GCAP ties – for now?
14th April 2023
Sweden is exploring ways to upgrade its JAS 39 C/D jets to keep them operationally relevant and is studying future fighter capabilities, potentially including an upgraded Gripen multi-role aircraft in partnership with Brazil's Embraer.
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Land Warfare
US approves HIMARS sale to Morocco, allowing deep strikes against potential threats
13th April 2023
Morocco's ambitions to strengthen border security and the capability to detect and neutralise potential threats could soon come to fruition with a $524 million HIMARS, missile and guided rocket purchase from the US.
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Air Warfare
Romania edges closer to F-35 fighter jet buy, but stops short of firm commitment
11th April 2023
Romania has reiterated its intent to acquire F-35 fighter jets in an announcement from the country's Supreme Defence Council.
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Training
British Army's training capabilities reach new heights with VBS4
4th April 2023
Elbit Systems UK has integrated Bohemia Interactive Simulation's DVS2 into the British Army's Combined Arms Virtual Simulation system for advanced military training. IFTech has also integrated BISim's VBS4 into its smart battle suit.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins new Hellfire and JAGM missile contract
3rd April 2023
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a multiple-year production contract worth over $400 million by the US Army for Joint-Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and Hellfire missiles, covering procurement and production support for the service and international customers.
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Air Warfare
Marshall palleted radar system to enable conversion of transport aircraft for special missions
3rd April 2023
Marshall Aerospace has developed a palletised radar system to convert transport aircraft for surveillance missions and tested the installation on a C-130J aircraft.
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Defence Notes
Australia selects preferred bidder for JP9102 SATCOM tender
3rd April 2023
A contract has not been awarded yet, but Lockheed Martin has been declared the preferred bidder for JP9102 MILSATCOM in Australia.
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Naval Warfare
US Navy solicits Raytheon and Lockheed for carrier-suitable hypersonic weapon
29th March 2023
The USN has awarded two contracts to Raytheon Missiles and Defence and Lockheed Martin for initial development of a carrier-suitable long-range, high-speed weapon known as Hypersonic Air Launched Offensive Anti-Surface (HALO).
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Destroyers
Future Destroyers - ASEV (1-2) [Japan]
Programme Background Requirements Following the Maya-class destroyers, the JMSDF will not just maintain the destroyer units they operate already but will receive two new destroyer platforms. ...
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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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Destroyers
Canadian Surface Combatant/River Class [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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Frigates
Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) [Saudi Arabia]
Programme Background The US State Department approved a possible $11.25 billion Foreign Military Sale to the KSA for MMCS ships and associated equipment, parts and ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Kongō Class Replacement/Future Aegis Destroyers [Japan]
On 30 August 2024, the Japanese MoD submitted the budget request for FY2025. The MoD asked for 3.3 billion yen ($22.8 million) to conduct a ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Kongō Class Replacement/Future Aegis Destroyers [Japan]
On 30 August 2024, the Japanese MoD submitted the budget request for FY2025. The MoD asked for 3.3 billion yen ($22.8 million) to conduct a ...
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Military helicopters - maritime
MH-60R Seahawk (India)
Programme Background On 25 February 2020, a letter of acceptance for 24 MH-60Rs, worth approximately $2.12 billion, was signed by India and the US in Delhi. ...
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Maritime patrol
Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) [Germany]
Programme Background In 2017, Germany and France announced that they would be developing an MPA to replace their current fleets in service. The MAWS programme ...
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Destroyers
Kongō Class Replacement/Future Aegis Destroyers [Japan]
Programme Background Requirements At CNE 2024, Vice Admiral Shinichi Imayoshi, Director General of Naval Systems at the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), revealed that ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | C-130J (1-2) [Egypt]
In September 2024, Egypt confirmed the order of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The announcement follows the US State Department's approval of ...
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Data links
Data links | C-130J (1-2) [Egypt]
In September 2024, Egypt confirmed the order of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The announcement follows the US State Department's approval of ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | C-130J (1-2) [Egypt]
In September 2024, Egypt confirmed the order of two C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The announcement follows the US State Department's approval of ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Naval: Combat Management Systems | Future Destroyers - ASEV [Japan]
Japan is set to procure two new destroyers instead of the Aegis Ashore system. According to earlier plans, the new Aegis destroyers were to have a ...
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Naval: shipboard communication systems
Naval: shipboard communication systems | Future Destroyers - ASEV [Japan]
Japan is set to procure two new destroyers instead of the Aegis Ashore system. According to earlier plans, the new Aegis destroyers were to have a ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
AN/SPY-7(V)1
The AN/SPY-7(V)1 is a Solid State Radar (LM SSR) developed and produced by Lockheed Martin. The system will be fully integrated onboard the Royal Canadian Navy's future Surface ...
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Deployable/static missile systems
Aegis Ashore
Aegis Ashore is the first operational land-based version of the Aegis Combat System originally developed by Lockheed Martin for the US Navy's Ballistic Missile Defence ...
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Destroyers
ASEV Destroyers
Japan is set to procure two new destroyers instead of the Aegis Ashore system. The ships, which will have superior capacities than the existing Aegis ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
COMBATSS-21
Produced by Lockheed Martin, the Littoral Combat Ship Component Based Total Ship System – 21st Century (COMBATSS-21) is a modular, scalable open combat management system that can be ...
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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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Naval: Combat Management Systems, Sea: fire control systems
Aegis Weapon System
Aegis Weapon System is an integrated missile guidance system used on USN and allied ships to perform anti-air and ballistic missile defence missions. The S-band phased-array ...
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Naval guns
HELIOS
HELIOS (High-Energy Laser and Integrated Optical-Dazzler with Surveillance) is a high-energy weapon system developed by Lockheed Martin. According to the producer, the system is specially ...
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Naval: Combat Management Systems
Integrated Combat System
The Integrated Combat System (ICS) is a combat management system being developed for the US Navy. The project, currently led by Lockheed Martin, aims to ...
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Deployable/static missile systems
MK 41 Vertical Launching System
The MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a modular, canister launching system manufactured by Lockheed Martin for the US Navy's Aegis-equipped guided missile cruisers ...
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Sea: sonar systems
AN/SQQ-89
The AN/SQQ-89 is an ASW combat system incorporates and processes all the sonar information and LAMPS sensor data. Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, there are currently ...
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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 ...