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

Israeli drone company XTEND and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works are working together to enable single operators to simultaneously command and control multiple drone classes.

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

Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)

US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal

Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, US December 16, 2025.

Pentagon watchdog criticizes Lockheed Martin for US F-35 maintenance failures - Bloomberg


Three new F-35 fighter jets land in Israel

The fighter jets will join the 140 Squadron (Golden Eagle) and begin taking part in operational activities in the coming weeks.

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

Pentagon stops accepting F-35 jets to check for Chinese content

An investigation that gathered steam in mid-August found that an alloy in the engine's lubricant pump did not comply with US procurement laws that bar unauthorized Chinese content.

 Two F35 fighter jets from the Vermont Air National Guard's 134th fighter squadron, which are for the first time part of NATO's security policy, stand parked at Skopje Airport, North Macedonia June 17, 2022.

Pentagon and Lockheed reach deal to build 375 F-35 fighter jets

The deal is a starting point for finalizing pricing which would likely not be locked in for several weeks if not months, making the ultimate value of the deal and each jet still uncertain.

 AN F-35 seen during an aerial display at an IAF pilots’ graduation ceremony at Hatzerim air base in the Negev.

Israeli Air Force to fly new CH-53k helicopter in 2026

The 114th and 118th Squadrons will be merged ahead of the arrival of the helicopters in 2026.

The Israel Air Force are expected to receive new CH-53K helicopters from Lockheed Martin to replace the aging Yasur helicopters.

Lockheed Martin launches new science kindergarten in northern Israel

The aerospace company has established seven science kindergartens across Israel since the MadaKids project launched in 2015.

 Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton launching Lockheed Martin's MadaKids science kindergarten in Beit She'an with Israeli children on March 15, 2022

Germany decides in principle to buy F-35 fighter jet - government sources

A German defense source told Reuters in early February that Germany was leaning toward purchasing the F-35 but a final decision had not been taken.

 A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 34th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender aircraft over Poland, February 24, 2022.

Lockheed-Sikorsky to begin production of CH-53K helicopters for Israel

The US-based defense company said that the first four of 12 aircraft have begun production after a letter of offer and acceptance was signed late last year.

 A Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter is seen at the ILA Air Show in Berlin, Germany, April 25, 2018.

Unmanned CH-53K could take Israeli troops deep behind enemy lines

The CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters purchased by the IAF can potentially have the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System installed.

 Unmanned Blackhawk

Military robot challenge looking for best solution for autonomous indoor operations

Israel's Defense Ministry along with the US Department of Defense and the Merage Institute are looking for non-defense companies to provide innovative solutions

A POLICE SAPPER from the Negev Subdistrict inspects a bomb disposal robot.

US State Dept. gives green light to sale of helicopters to Israel

The deal, worth $3.4 billion, will see Israel receive 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to replace the aging Yasur squadron.

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky's Ch-53K on the tarmac at Berlin Air Show