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Women are leading top defence companies: International women's day
March 08 by Defence IQ DigitalIn light of International Women's Day, Defence IQ is making recognition of the fact that women are playing a huge role in shaping the future of defence.
U.S. Marine Corps declares the F-35B operational
August 03 by Lockheed Martin Press OfficeThe U.S. Marine Corps' F-35B Lightning II aircraft has reached initial operational capability with a squadron of 10 F-35Bs ready for world-wide deployment. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-12...
Lockheed Martin claims breakthrough in development of ceramic armour systems
December 11 by Andrew ElwellLockheed Martin and researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a process to improve the mechanical properties of ceramic armour systems that is said to increase its survivability by impr...
Raytheon vs. Lockheed in Radar Contract Battle
October 09 by Richard de SilvaA bidding war is underway between two of the largest defence firms in the world for stake in a US Air Force mobile tactical radar contract worth $400 million. Lockheed Martin, alongside ARINC, has me...
United Kingdom accepts first international Lockheed Martin F-35
July 19 by Lockheed Martin Press OfficeFORT WORTH, Texas, July 19, 2012– The United Kingdom accepted the first international Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II in a ceremony today with senior representatives of the U.K. Mi...
Lockheed Martin Statement on 2011 F-35 Selected Acquisition Report (SAR)
April 03 by Lockheed Martin Press OfficeAs recently reported, the Office of the Secretary of Defense issued the 2011 F-35 Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) to Congress, which updated the total cost estimates to develop, build, operate, upgr...
Take the tour: Lockheed Martin’s NextGen cyber lab
February 09 by Andrew ElwellDefence IQ was recently given exclusive access to Lockheed Martin UK’s NexGen Cyber Innovation and Technology Centre (NCITE) at its hub in Farnborough. There to meet us was John Plumb, NCITE UK...
Lockheed Martin UK Wins Ministry of Defence Future Deployable Geospatial Intelligence Project
January 31 by Lockheed Martin Press OfficeFARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE, 30 January, 2012 – The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Lockheed Martin UK Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) and its industry team, Team SOCRATE...
The Armoured Vehicles Round Up - DSEi 2011
September 18 by Keith Mallon.Last week’s DSEi exhibition saw several new armoured vehicles and technologies shown in public for the first time, with several major programme updates being unveiled. Widespread analysis of t...
Opinion: Liam Fox Faces Uphill Battle as He Leads MoD Into Cyber War
June 14 by Robert DensmoreAccording to Defence Secretary Liam Fox, the United Kingdom is no longer safe. In a speech delivered to defence industry juggernauts from around the globe, Dr Fox outlined in extraordinary detail...
Lockheed Martin Delivers First USAF Production F-35 Lightning II
May 10 by Lockheed Martin Press OfficeThe U.S. Air Force has accepted into its fleet the first of a planned 1,763 production-model Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters. The signing of formal acceptance do...
Indian Army Plans for Next Generation Loitering Artillery
May 10 by Richard de SilvaIndia’s Army is making steps toward acquiring medium-range loitering missiles as part of its artillery modernisation plan. According to the Annual Report presented by the Indian Ministry...