The Latest Breaking News from Lockheed Martin

AI-controlled jet fighter flies for over 17 hours without pilot for first time

The X-62A VISTA (Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator Test Aircraft) was piloted by artificial intelligence agents and flown for more than 17 hours

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Ukraine war spurs European demand for U.S. arms, but not big-ticket items

European demand for U.S. weaponry is soaring, but instead of big-ticket items like jets and tanks, shopping lists are focused on cheaper, less-sophisticated items such as shoulder-fired missiles, artillery, and drones that have proven critical to Ukraine's war efforts.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2023

China hits back at US with sanctions on Lockheed, Raytheon

China imposed fines and sanctions against two U.S. defense companies in a further escalation of tensions between the world’s two biggest economies.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Rheinmetall eyes boost in munitions output, HIMARS production in Germany

German arms-maker Rheinmetall is ready to greatly boost the output of tank and artillery munitions to satisfy strong demand in Ukraine and the West, and may start producing HIMARS multiple rocket launchers in Germany, CEO Armin Papperger told Reuters.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2023

As the war rages on and military spending booms, the US arms industry is a big winner in Ukraine

Ukraine continues to need American weapons to hold out against Russia, and now a global military spending boom is set to further benefit the US arms industry. There are accusations of "profiteering", but is there any alternative?

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023

20 jobs as Williamtown wins $1.6 million strike fighter contract

Australia expects to have 72 F-35s operational by the end of this year.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 15, 2023

Canada finalizes agreement to buy 88 US F-35 fighter jets

Canada has finalized an agreement with Lockheed Martin Corp. and the United States government to purchase 88 F-35 fighter jets

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

You need to play the most groundbreaking fighting game ever on Switch ASAP

In an era for fighting games that was largely dominated by Mortal Kombat, 'Virtua Fighter 2' emerged as a challenge through the use of motion capture technology.

Inverse · Jan 8, 2023

Australian defence force to spend $1bn acquiring naval strike missiles and army rocket systems

Government says purchase of truck-mounted rockets ‘largest expansion of army strike capability in living memory’ with range extended from 50km to 300km

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2023

The year in North East business: the 10 biggest stories of the year

From the travails of Britishvolt and Go-Ahead to good news on inward investment and city centres, it has been a busy 12 months

Birmingham Post · Dec 26, 2022