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Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman sign letter of intent

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have signed a letter of intent with Rheinmettal as a promising strategic source of supply for the F-35 centre fuselage. The potential partnership would establish a second F-35 centre fuselage integrated assembly line in Germany, expanding the role European industry plays in the F-35 program. “Lockheed Martin has been a …

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Lockheed Martin announces first F-16 Flight

Lockheed Martin today announced the successful first flight of the F-16 Block 70 at its Greenville, South Carolina site. The flight occurred Jan. 24 at 9:17 a.m. ET, with Lockheed Martin test pilots Dwayne “Pro” Opella and Monessa “Siren” Balzhiser at the helm. Total flight time was approximately 50 minutes and included airworthiness checks, such as engine, flight control …

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Canada procures F-35 Lightning II fighters

The Government of Canada announced today it is procuring Lockheed Martin’s 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft as a result of the Future Fighter Capability Project competition. The Royal Canadian Air Force will receive 88 F-35A multirole stealth fighters, a sustainment solution tailored to Canada’s sovereign requirements and a comprehensive training program. “Canada is our …

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