U.S. President Joe Biden’s announced a re-distribution of troops in Europe includes sending 800 infantry soldiers to the Baltic region and up to 8 F-35 fighter jets to several operating locations along NATO’s eastern flank, said a U.S. official on… Read More ›
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Thailand interested in purchasing 8 F-35 stealth fighters
According to a senior official from US defense giant Lockheed Martin, Thailand’s interest in the F-35 stealth fighters is genuine, clearance to purchase the jets however is a matter for the U.S. government. Speaking on the sidelines of the Singapore… Read More ›
Germany likely to discuss US F-35 purchase during Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Washington next week
According to a German defense source, Germany is leaning towards the purchase of U.S. stealth fighter jets F-35 built by Lockheed Martin which will replace its ageing Tornado. It has yet to take a final decision on the purchase. According to… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin Corp in discussions with US over production targets and deliveries over F-35 fighter jets
In a statement Lockheed Martin Corp said, it is in discussions with the US government over F-35 fighter jets production rate and deliveries for 2022. The defense giant aims to produce 169 F-35 fighter aircraft in 2022. “While initial discussions… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin meets 2019 delivery target
Lockheed Martin Corp stated, it has reached its 2019 target of delivering 131 F-35 fighter jets to the United States and its allies, marking an increase of 47% as compared to the last year. Lockheed Martin Corp, the world’s largest… Read More ›
Defense industry flourishing under Donald Trump
Despite Donald Trump’s posturing, the U.S. defence industry under Donald Trump is set to reach new heights. Shares of American defence companies have largely shrugged off President Donald Trump’s criticism over high costs, which incidentally are set to reach new… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin to drive down cost of F-35 fighter jet program
The alternative to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter aircraft is Boeing’s F-18, an older generation aircraft which lacks the distinctive stealth capabilities of the F-35. Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin’s CEO has told U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump, that she is committed to… Read More ›
U.S. Defence industry could face federal cuts under Donald Trump
Federal cuts in the expansive U.S. defence industry is likely to affect many U.S. factory jobs. The U.S. Defence industry has come, yet again, under intense attack with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump coming down hard on Lockheed Martin Corp for… Read More ›