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Lockheed Martin Advances Missile Defense & Combat Aircraft

2 sources · first reported 2d ago

Lockheed Martin is developing a new generation of missile defense systems and advancing a collaborative combat aircraft that can operate with the F-35. The company is investing in manufacturing capacity and crewed-uncrewed teaming technologies.

Why it matters

These advancements in missile defense and combat aircraft capabilities are crucial for the US military's modernization efforts and will enhance its ability to counter emerging threats.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Defence-industry · Primary
    Lockheed Martin says next-generation missile defense push will pair new systems with expanded U.S. production and industrial capacity
  2. Defence-industry ·
    Lockheed Martin says Vectis collaborative combat aircraft can operate independently or integrate with the F-35 and next-generation aircraft