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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a US global aerospace, defence, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the 1995 merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta, and employs 123,000 people worldwide.

Chairman / President

Jim Taiclet

CEO / Managing Director

Jim Taiclet

CFO / Finance Director

Jay Malave

Industry

Aerospace, Defense, Security

Website

lockheedmartin.com

Headquarters address

6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817, United States

Stock Code

NYSE:LMT

Year founded

1995

Members of the military at the crash site. Photo: La Voz de Amazonia via Reuters

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Lockheed Martin

At least 66 dead as Colombia military plane crashes after take-off

Death toll rises from a Hercules C-130 transport plane crash deep in Colombia’s southern Amazon region.

How did Iran manage to detect and damage a US F-35? Chinese experts map out ways

How are military helicopters evolving to adapt to the age of drone warfare?

Nasa overhauls Artemis mission amid setbacks in moon race with China

The US space agency will essentially swap a planned moon landing for an additional test mission staged closer to Earth.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}My Take | Forget Canada, the real 51st American state appears to be gullible Australia

Aside from the first island chain of encirclement against China, much of the other island ‘defence’ chains look more like vassalising the not so ‘lucky country’ among others in the South Pacific.

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Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show.

‘Black Hawk’ drones: new frontier in US-China rivalry over Taiwan Strait?

Why US drones and uncrewed helicopters deployed from allied bases could play a ‘critical role’ in disrupting PLA operations.

Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

While the private sector seeks the next trillion-dollar breakthrough, national governments race to secure the orbital assets that now underpin modern deterrence.

Record F-35 deliveries muscle up American allies in the Asia-Pacific region

US aerospace executive tells a media briefing at the Singapore Airshow that regional operators will have 300 units by 2035.

Are Western defence firms aiming at the Chinese navy in their promo videos?

Vessels that look a lot like PLA warships appear in animation of BAE and Lockheed weapons systems.

US blows past another deadline to field its first hypersonic missile

Despite a trained unit, the missile, which is part of a US$10.4 billion hypersonic programme, won’t be ready until early 2026.

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Germany, France and Spain have put their project on hold, prompting speculation that some may turn to the Japan-UK-Italy programme.

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Pentagon chief urges preventing adversaries from gaining tech edge as he unveils strategy that includes integrating Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok.

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Opposition politicians frame incident as readiness problem created by high operational tempo, ageing airframes and slow equipment delivery.

Trump calls for US$1.5 trillion in military spending, citing ‘dangerous times’

US president wants to build a ‘Dream Military’ and increase the US defence budget by more than half next year.

F-16V fighter jet tested as Taiwan presses US and Lockheed Martin for delivery

Taiwan’s air force says it is pushing US side on production speed and quality control amid mounting scrutiny from lawmakers over delays.

Is China’s rapid anti-submarine drone progress adding to concerns of Japan, US?

After decades within the confines of the first island chain, the PLA Navy is unveiling a succession of game-changing advances.

China takes on US and Russia as it touts J-35 fighter jet in the Middle East

Chinese fifth-generation fighter could draw interest from those seeking fast delivery and fewer political constraints on their purchases.

Chinese civilian firm starts mass production of Mach 7 missiles at low cost

Beijing-based Lingkong Tianxing Technology releases video showing the YKJ-1000 striking a target in a desert testing range.

Trump says planning to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The decision, announced ahead of a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, could impact Israel’s ‘qualitative military edge’.

Turkey says 20 troops killed in military plane crash in Georgia

Video showed the aircraft corkscrewing towards the ground and then bursting into flames.

Avoiding ‘strategic suicide’: Vietnam’s US-Russia-China diplomatic dance

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth’s visit pushed military cooperation, but Vietnam wants to ensure it keeps all its geopolitical options open.

Pentagon chief Hegseth wants closer Vietnam ties amid arms dealings

The US has delivered three cutters to the Vietnamese coastguard and three T-6 trainer aircraft, from an order of 12, while intending to do more.

As I see it | In Trump’s rare earths rant, US soldiers find a weary world policeman

In the face of China’s rare earth export controls, the US is desperate for alternatives to keep its advanced weapons systems modern and mobile.

Nasa opens US moon landing contract to rival bidders as SpaceX lags

Citing SpaceX delays, the US space agency is shifting strategy and inviting new proposals for a high-profile crewed moon mission.

Taiwan-built submarine delays raise new doubts over project’s future

Missed sea trial deadline and extended vessel dry-dock repairs for ‘United Nations of systems’ throw programme into uncertainty.

Military journal reveals details about LY-1, China’s new shipborne laser weapon

Article argues output of laser weapon unveiled at Beijing military parade exceeds American Helios and LWSD Mark 2 MOD 0 laser weapons.

Landmark launch for China’s J-35 stealth jet from Fujian aircraft carrier

In a boost to naval power, fighter takes off via vessel’s electromagnetic catapults for first time.

My Take | Forget Canada, the real 51st American state appears to be gullible Australia