Lockheed Martin: News
28 Oct 2024
BoeingIndia's defense exports reach $2.6bn: US, France among top buyers
India's defense exports have hit an all-time high of ₹21,083 crore ($2.6 billion) in the fiscal year 2023-24.
14 Oct 2024
IsraelUS sending THAAD to Israel: Key facts of anti-missile system
The United States will send its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel, as the latter continues to battle Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
10 Oct 2024
Ratan TataWhen Ratan Tata co-piloted an F-16 fighter jet
In February 2007, Ratan Tata, then 69 years old, co-piloted an F-16 fighter jet at the Aero India Show in Bengaluru.
22 Sep 2024
Joe BidenKey takeaways from Modi-Biden meet in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Joe Biden held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Quad Summit at the latter's residence in Delaware on Saturday.
10 Sep 2024
Indian Air ForceTata, Lockheed Martin to manufacture C-130J Super Hercules in India
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have forged a new partnership aimed at bolstering India's defense and aerospace capabilities.
10 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpFrom VR to war: Palmer Luckey's shift to AI weapons
Palmer Luckey, the tech billionaire who founded Oculus, a virtual reality headset company in his teens, has now ventured into artificial intelligence (AI) weapons.
13 Jan 2024
NASAInteresting things to know about NASA-Lockheed Martin's X-59 supersonic aircraft
NASA, on Friday (local time), unveiled the X-59 supersonic aircraft ahead of its testing.
10 Jan 2024
NASANASA working on X-59's first test flight: What to expect
NASA is unveiling its newly painted X-59 aircraft, designed for quieter supersonic flight, on Friday (January 12), in Palmdale, California.
27 Aug 2022
BoeingBoeing's Starliner mission suffers another delay; launch in February 2023
Boeing's hopes of sending astronauts to the International Space Station have suffered another setback. The Starliner spacecraft with NASA astronauts aboard is now set for a February 2023 takeoff, said an official announcement.
30 May 2022
Hollywood'Top Gun: Maverick': Everything to know about breathtaking 'Darkstar' aircraft
Tom Cruise's latest outing Top Gun: Maverick is already being considered a cinematic masterpiece!
06 May 2020
X'X Æ A-12 Musk': Story behind name of Musk's baby
On Monday, Elon Musk welcomed his first child with singer Grimes.
02 Mar 2020
BoeingSpaceX's precision parts manufacturer just got hacked
In a major shocker, Visser Precision, a custom parts manufacturer for some of the biggest space, auto, and defense contractors - including companies like SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, has been hit by a security breach.
14 May 2019
IndiaWon't sell F-21s to anyone except India: Lockheed Martin
US company Lockheed Martin, which leads the aerospace industry, has offered a new deal to India. The company has said it will not sell newly-rolled F-21 jets to any other country if India decides to purchase 114 planes.
29 Apr 2019
SecurityWhen 'Invisible malware' infect your PC, antivirus can't do anything
If you think your computer's antivirus is strong enough to deal with all sorts of malware and virus attacks, think again!
07 Mar 2019
Donald TrumpDonald Trump calls Apple CEO Tim "Apple", Internet LOLs hard
According to US President Donald Trump, the last name of Apple CEO is "Apple" and not "Cook", and we aren't making this up.
20 Feb 2019
India#DefenseDiaries: Lockheed Martin unveils special F-21 fighter jet for India
US defense giant Lockheed Martin, on Wednesday, unveiled the F-21 fighter jet that it claimed is especially designed for India and will be manufactured in India, under the 'Make in India' program.
18 Aug 2018
Donald TrumpBomb that killed 40 Yemeni children supplied by US: Report
The bomb that killed 40 children and 11 others in a Saudi-led coalition air strike on a bus in Yemen was sold by the US under a State Department deal with Saudi Arabia.
13 Jun 2018
IndiaUS approves $930mn deal to sell 6 Apache-attack-choppers to India
The Trump administration has approved a deal to sell six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India for $930 million, the Pentagon said, underlining that this will strengthen India's ability to deter regional threats.
05 Jun 2018
Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Chief says CEO-position "very-challenging" for women. Is it?
After making giant leaps, women are now leading global conglomerates, including many dealing in traditionally "masculine" products (think General Motors, IBM, Lockheed Martin and more).
01 May 2018
Yogi AdityanathUP Cabinet Minister begins 5-day US visit to woo investors
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Sidhartha Nath Singh today began his five-day visit to the US with a high-level meeting with Medtronic, one of the largest health companies in the world.
29 Apr 2018
UberUP minister on five-day US visit to woo investors
To showcase Uttar Pradesh as an ideal investment destination, cabinet minister Sidharth Nath Singh today embarked on a five-day visit to the US to rope in certain reputed companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Amazon for setting up their units in the state.
27 Apr 2018
Pakistan NewsIndia's indigenously developed Tejas is aircraft of future: IAF Chief
Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa said if Pakistan's fighter jet JF-17 is aircraft of the present, then India's indigenously developed Tejas is the future.
11 Apr 2018
IndiaDefence Expo begins; major military firms showcase latest weapons
India's mega defense exhibition, Defense Expo-2018, began today with the participation of major global and domestic military firms, which are eyeing billions of dollars of contract as part of the country's military modernization program.
08 Apr 2018
IndiaIAF begins process to buy 110 fighter jets worth $15bn
Indian Air Force (IAF) began the process of buying around 110 fighter jets worth an estimated $15bn. This will be one of the largest orders in recent years.
23 Feb 2018
IndiaIAF: Government scraps single-engine fighter plan, here's why
PM Modi-led NDA government has decided to scrap its plan to produce 114 single-engine aircrafts under the "Make in India" framework, at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.15Lcr.
11 Nov 2017
Indian Air Force#DefenseDiaries: IAF believes Tejas isn't enough to protect Indian skies
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has told the government that the indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas isn't enough to protect Indian skies.
04 Nov 2017
India#DefenseDiaries: C-130J Super Hercules, IAF's versatile workhorse
Recently, the Indian Air Force landed its Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport plane on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.
25 Oct 2017
IndiaShould India focus more on enhancing its air power?
Yesterday, at least 16 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft landed on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in a rare exercise demonstrating its versatility and might.
07 Oct 2017
IndiaIndia looks to buy 114 single-engine fighter jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started looking to buy 114 new single-engine fighter jets to increase its firepower even as it struggles with a depleting fleet.
19 Sep 2017
IndiaUS defense firms oppose technology transfer in Make in India
US defense firms have sought assurances from the Indian government that they won't have to share proprietary technology if they manufacture sophisticated weapons in the country.
23 Jul 2017
IndiaRussia to sell MiG-35 fighter jets to IAF, say sources
If reports are believed to be true, then Russia is keen on selling its new fighter jet MiG-35 to India. MiG Corporation's chief said talks were on to understand the country's requirements.
20 Jun 2017
IndiaTata-Lockheed Martin sign deal to manufacture advanced F-16s in India
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and US aerospace major Lockheed Martin Corp. have signed a deal to manufacture the iconic F-16 fighter jets in India.
13 Jun 2017
IndiaIAF to conduct limited trials for F-16/Gripen warplanes
The Indian Air Force will be conducting limited trials of the US-built Lockheed Martin F-16 and Swedish Saab Gripen fighter jets.
05 Jun 2017
IndiaUS recognizes India as "major defense partner"
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said America recognizes India "as a major defense partner."
21 May 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's Saudi Arabia visit- Signs $110 billion arms deal
US President Donald Trump signed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia on his maiden foreign visit. He will visit West Asia and Europe.
03 May 2017
IsraelIsrael displays air power: Debuts F-35s at air show
Israel proudly displayed its newly acquired F-35 stealth fighters in an air show held in connection with its 69th independence day celebrations.
02 Sep 2016
IndiaTata Power signs deal with Lockheed Martin JV
Lockheed Martin's joint venture company with Raytheon, Javelin Joint Venture, signed a deal with Indian power conglomerate Tata Power.
06 Aug 2016
IndiaLockheed Martin proposes to shift F-16 production line to India
On Thursday, American defence major Lockheed Martin offered to move its lone F-16 fighter aircraft production-line, Block 70, to India as part of the 'Make in India' program.
