Washington DC, United States -- In spite of escalating instability in the Middle East, several American defense firms have reaffirmed their commitment to attending the upcoming Dubai Airshow, which is being held from Nov. 13-17, media reports said. The Dubai Airshow, to be held at Maktoum International Airport in the...
Israel okays deal with Lockheed Martin to buy F-35 fighter jets
Israel has approved buying a third squadron of advanced F-35 fighter jets manufactured by Lockheed Martin in a $3-billion deal, the defense ministry said. Israel is the only Middle East nation with F-35s which is stealth capable and can be used to gather intelligence, strike deep into enemy territory and...
Lockheed Martin, 4 GCC firms partner for sustainment support
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Lockheed Martin has partnered with four companies operating in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to provide instrumentation, calibration, and repair services for its aircraft ground support equipment, as part of its Product Support Provider Network (PSPn). The four companies are AL TAIF (part of EDGE Group),...
Switzerland to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets for $6.2 billion
Switzerland signed a controversial contract on Monday to buy 36 US F-35 stealth fighter jets at a cost of more than six billion francs ($6.2 billion). "National Armaments Director Martin Sonderegger and the Swiss F-35A Program Manager Darko Savic signed the procurement contract on 19 September 2022 at armasuisse in...
Saudi Arabia inks several deals at Farnborough airshow
The General Authority for Military Industries led and organized the Saudi pavilion under the slogan "Invest in Saudi."SAMI, Lockheed Martin sign pact
A center for manufacturing composite materials will be set up in Riyadh.
Saudi, Lockheed Martin in missile defence deal
Saudi military industries authority approved two projects to produce launchers and other equipment used in the THAAD anti-missile defence system.
Lockheed Martin nets NASA deal
The company will make a rocket to bring back rocks from Mars.
Bahrain first to receive newest Lockheed Martin F-16 simulators
Bahrain will receive F-16 simulators produced by Lockheed Martin to train pilots for national defense missions under a new agreement, the US-based defense and aerospace giant said. Bahrain was the first country in the Gulf region to acquire the F-16 and the first in the world to procure the advanced...Lockheed appoints Chief Executive for ME
Lockheed Martin has appointed retired U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson as their new Chief Executive for the Middle East.
US gears up to sell 18 military choppers to Israel for $3.4 billion
All 18 choppers are Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters, and will come fitted with weaponry provided by Lockheed Martin.Israel’s Rafael ties up with Lockheed Martin to make new laser weapon
Lockheed Martin has said that the two companies would also explore opportunities to market this system — meant for Israel — in the US.
