Tag: Lockheed Martin
Better Than Ever
Aircraft upgrades are a more economical way of sharpening the combat edge of existing fighter fleets around Asia Pacific.
With geopolitical tensions continuing to grow...
Japan lines up F-35B trials aboard JS Kaga
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) announced on 10 September that it will conduct ship-based developmental trials for the short take-off and vertical landing...
Australia expects first HIMARS deliveries in early 2025
Lockheed Martin confirmed the first batch of M142 HIMARS rocket launchers will land in Australia in the first quarter of 2025, ahead of schedule....
Kongsberg expands missile work in Australia
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace announced on 5 September that it has signed a contract with the Australian government to deliver the Joint Strike Missile...
Japan gets timely preview of ship-based STOVL operations
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense (JMSDF) has likely gained valuable insights on ship-based short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) operations with the inaugural port call...
Gripen beats Falcon in Thai air force fighter selection
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced on 27 August that it has selected the Saab JAS 39 E/F Gripen over the Lockheed Martin...
Australia orders more Bushmaster PMVs
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced a A$45 million contract to Thales Australia for 15 additional 4x4 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles (PMVs)...
Singaporean F-16 crash caused by rare failure
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 19 June that it has concluded its investigation on the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16...
Taiwan aims to boost F-16 fleet readiness with parts buy
Taiwan is seeking to enhance its ability to sustain the Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF)’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft fleet by acquiring...
Sweden makes further push for Philippine MRF bid
Sweden has further positioned itself for the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND)’s Multi-Role Fighter (MRF) programme for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) by...
