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Defense Ministry, Elbit sign $130 million deal to outfit helicopters with Israeli tech

These advanced Elbit technologies will include command and control, avionics, electronic warfare systems, and the advanced anti-missile DIRCM system.

THE NEW "Pereh" helicopter, expected to replace the IDF's "Yas'ur" helicopters.
 US Army 1st Lt. Tony Gosser with Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, views a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. October 26, 2017.

Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor production

The technology improves situational awareness for lower-level mission execution in joint all-domain C2 (JADC2) scenarios.

Israel's XTEND joins with Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works for multi-drone mission execution

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

Three new F-35 jets arrive in Israel, air force fleet grows to 48 aircraft


Trump administration considers buying stakes in defense giants after Intel deal

Following the acquisition of a 10% stake in Intel, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hinted at an even bolder move: direct state ownership in companies like Lockheed, RTX, Boeing, and others.

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024

US approves sale of $500m. worth of high mobility rocket launchers to Bahrain

The State Department approved the sale of four M142 HIMARS, which are produced by weapons manufacturing giant Lockheed Martin, based in Texas.

M142 HIMARS launches a rocket during an exercise in Poland; illustrative.

IAF's most advanced transport helicopter enters production, Lockheed-Martin announces

The CH-53K Pere will replace Israel’s aging Yas'ur fleet, offering triple the payload, faster speeds, better survivability, and easier maintenance.

Arrival of the cockpit/cabin assembly at Sikorsky headquarters marks the start of production of 12 IAF ‘Pere’ CH-53K helicopters.

Spain shelves plans to buy F-35 fighter jets, El Pais reports

The government had earmarked 6.25 billion euros ($7.24 billion) in its 2023 budget to buy new fighter jets, El Pais said.

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024

F-35 fighter jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely

No further details on the crash were provided. The cause of the crash is under investigation, the statement from NAS Lemoore said.

A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.

Saudi Arabia activates US THAAD to deter looming Iran missile threat

The battery was reportedly purchased in a deal with US President Donald Trump during his first term, which includes an additional six THAAD batteries, 44 launchers, and 360 interceptors.

 Saudi Arabia’s Air Defense Forces announced the inauguration of its first battery of the THAAD missile defense system

Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports

Poland has also postponed the purchase of 32 more US Lockheed Martin S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for its army.

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

Defense Ministry signs deal to customize 12 CH-53K helicopters for IAF

As part of the new agreement, Sikorsky will establish a dedicated production line to adapt each helicopter to meet the IAF’s operational requirements.

 12 CH-53K helicopters.

Lockheed Martin unveils $150,000 cruise missile in 'low-cost' venture

The Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT) missile concept is a new product that aims to develop a family of low-cost modular weapons from Lockheed.

 F-35's arrive in Israel after being purchased from Lockheed Martin, November 13, 2022

Trump administration backs big arms sales to Israel, defying Congress

On Friday, the Pentagon said the State Department had approved a package worth an estimated $6.75 billion that included munitions, guidance kits and fuses with Boeing the principal contractors.

A U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator, unmanned aerial vehicle, armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles.