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US in talks on Europe missile co-production, maintenance of Patriot missiles, source says

If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the US defense giants to ramp up production at home.

Taiwan’s Patriot air defense system is deployed during a July 2025 drill
Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, October 12, 2016.

Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

US President Donald Trump participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.

Trump to meet munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (not pictured), at the Pentagon in Washington, US, May 5, 2026.

Trump admin. in advanced talks to directly fund US drone firms to boost production - report


Rafael, Lockheed Martin to develop laser weapon system for Israel, US

IRON BEAM is a 100kW-class HELWS, expected to be the first-ever operational system for ground-based air defense against threats including rockets, mortars and UAVs.

 The IRON BEAM in action.

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.