The Republic of Singapore Air Force hosted an open house event that revealed several capability upgrades on its F-16 fighter jets. An information board on the upgraded aircraft listed among its weaponry the Python-5 air-to-air missile from Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as well as satellite-guided and laser-guided Joint Direct Attack Munition variants, according...
September 23, 2023
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Lockheed Signs F-16 Pilot Training Agreement With Netherlands, Romania
U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin will provide training on the F-16 fighter jet in Romania on behalf of the Netherlands. Filippo Marchetti, senior regional executive at Lockheed, signed the letter of intent with the defense ministers from the two nations in Spain earlier this week. The agreement involves establishing a pilot training center at the...
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Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE Set to Boost Polish Defense Industrial Base
Poland’s Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin have finalized an offset agreement supporting Phase II of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement program for the country’s Wisla medium-range air defense system. In a statement released on Friday, Lockheed Martin said the agreement opens eight projects that will provide the Polish defense industrial base with...
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State Department Clears Proposed Sale of F-16 Tracking System to Taiwan
The U.S. Department of State has approved the possible sale of F-16 Infrared Search and Track systems and related equipment to Taiwan under the Foreign Military Sales program. Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the fighter jets, is the principal contractor for the proposed acquisition. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States submitted the...
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Leonardo Establishes UK Supply Chain to Support $1B New Medium Helicopter Bid
Leonardo Helicopters plans to build AW149 helicopters using components solely from U.K.-based businesses if the company wins the $1.27 billion New Medium Helicopter contract from the UK Ministry of Defence. According to the NMH contract notice published in 2022, the MOD intends to acquire between 36 and 44 aircraft to phase out existing rotorcraft systems...
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US Approves $12B Apache Helicopters Sale to Poland
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday that it has moved to notify Congress of the Department of State granting approval of a possible $12 billion helicopter sale to Poland. The proposed sale includes 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters plus Hellfire missiles and Hellfire captive air training missiles, Joint Air-to-ground Missiles and Stinger missiles. The...
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Romania, US Expected to Sign Deal for F-35 Acquisition in 2024
Romania’s parliament has approved the purchase of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighter jets. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence expects to sign a letter of acceptance with the U.S. government for 32 Lockheed Martin-made aircraft in 2024. A spokesperson for the Romanian MND told Breaking Defense that the first aircraft under the Eastern European country’s F-35 Endowment...
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Australia to Buy US Artillery Rocket Systems for $975M
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of the possible sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Australia. The proposed deal, which has received Department of State approval, calls for the delivery of up to 22 HIMARS and related equipment for an estimated cost of $975 million. Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Leonardo...
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Romanian Defense Ministry Seeks Parliamentary Approval for F-35 Fighter Jets
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence is looking to receive parliamentary approval of its $6.5 billion proposal to purchase F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. The ministry submitted its request following the decision by the Supreme Council on National Defense, the country’s autonomous administrative authority, on April 11 to allow the aircraft acquisition, Defense...
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Lockheed Names New SVP, HR Chief
Lockheed Martin has named Christopher Wronsky as senior vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Sept. 1, replacing Greg Karol, whom the company said is retiring after four decades there. In his new role as CHRO, Wronsky will be responsible for the company’s global HR strategy and security organization and talent cultivation initiatives for...
