Defence IQ Glossary: Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II
A fifth-generation combat aircraft predominantly developed by the US and UK, designed to perform ground-attack and air-superiority missions.
BAE Systems Updates F-35 Electronic Warfare Systems
February 28 by Defence IQ DigitalUpgrades to the AN/ASQ-239 system delivers world-class functionality over the previous system in a smaller footprint
Belgium and the F-35: How will the purchase affect NATO and European strategy?
November 06 by Leïla BendimeredThe decision to buy F-35s shouldn't come as a shock, but an increasing spread of F-35 in Europe has put Airbus and Dassault on edge.
The U.S. halts delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
August 15 by Mr Adam MusprattAs the Trump administration continues to ramp up economic pressure on Turkey, the U.S. President signed a policy bill which will restrict the delivery of F-35’s to the beleaguered NATO member.
Swiss considering F-35 amid plan for 40 new jets
September 18 by Georg MaderSwiss authorities are conducting the first step in relaunching their fighter acquisition programme since the 2014 referendum scuppered the last effort, with the F-35 likely to be under serious conside...
Lockheed Martin hints at hypersonic aircraft and 6th-gen capabilities
July 31 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs division lifts the lid on the secretive, future technology being developed for fighter aircraft behind closed doors.
Lockheed Martin hints at hypersonic aircraft and 6th-gen capabilities
July 31 by Defence IQ PressDefence iQ explores Lockheed Martin’s latest advancements in hypersonic and sixth-gen aircraft, revealing future air combat and stealth capabilities.
Lockheed Martin UK at International Armoured Vehicles
February 08 by Defence IQ PressLockheed Martin UK is currently operating a 64-acre facility that covers vehicle systems; mission support; and special projects. It is currently working on substantial projects for the turrets of the...
Open Architecture Systems on the F-35 and Beyond?
January 19 by Defence IQ PressDefence iQ explores open architecture systems on the F-35 and future air combat platforms, highlighting interoperability, adaptability, and next-gen capabilitie
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...
Roll-out of the first Italian F-35A
April 13 by Eugenio PoThe first Italian F-35A has rolled-out of the Cameri Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility in northern Italy. The aircraft is the first Lightning II assembled internationally and the first of...
Lockheed Martin and KAI secure $7.8 billion deal for South Korea's next gen fighter
March 31 by Defence IQ PressKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin have been selected by the Defense Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) for the design and development of 120 indigenous fighter jets. The te...
Lockheed Martin establishes Virtual Technology Cluster to drive cyber investment and innovation
March 23 by Andrew ElwellCybercrime is becoming a well-worn phrase in 2015. The threats from online hackers, cyber terrorists and state actors in cyberspace have been documented and discussed at length in recent years. Govern...
