Releases
Releases
In this section of the Lockheed Martin Newsroom, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Mar 26, 2008First satellite on schedule for on-orbit hand over in 2010
Lockheed Martin has achieved a key milestone in the development of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) with the successful completion of static loads testing of the first satellite in the...
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Mar 21, 2008
Lockheed Martin today delivered another C-130J Super Hercules to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The aircraft is assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, which is currently scheduled to receive 16...
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Mar 21, 2008
Lockheed Martin has been awarded the Next Generation Technical Services contract by the Department of Defense. Valued at an anticipated $344 million, the contract calls for operation and...
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Mar 20, 2008
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has received a $23.9 million contract modification from Northrop Grumman Corporation to provide hardware components for the next phase of full-rate...
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Mar 20, 2008
A critical design review by the U.S. Marine Corps earlier this month confirmed that the Embedded Platform Logistics System is on track for delivery this summer -- just nine months after contract...
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Mar 19, 2008
Lockheed Martin announced today that the first Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous orbit (GEO-1) spacecraft is progressing through a series of key tests that will demonstrate the...
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Mar 18, 2008
The U.S. Navy's version of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is scheduled to make its first flight next year, but technicians have spent the last decade perfecting the aircraft's stealth...
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Mar 17, 2008Freedom (LCS 1) Successfully Completes Operational Test of Vessel's Electrical System
The nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS 1), has successfully completed another testing milestone with the "light off" and test of the new warship's electric plant. The first ship in...
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Mar 15, 2008
A U.S. Air Force modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) satellite, built by Lockheed Martin , was successfully launched today from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a...
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Mar 14, 2008Program on track for first production deliveries in 2010
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II successfully completed the first stage of its airborne refueling tests during the aircraft's 34th flight Wednesday. Aerial refueling capability will expand...
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Mar 13, 2008
Lockheed Martin opened its new P-3 Orion wing production line today, marking production kickoff at its Marietta, Ga., facilities with a brief ceremony attended by Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF)...
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Mar 13, 2008Program on track for first production deliveries in 2010
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II successfully completed the first stage of its airborne refueling tests during the aircraft's 34th flight yesterday. Aerial refueling capability will expand...
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Mar 13, 2008
A U.S. Air Force modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) satellite built by Lockheed Martin is ready for launch aboard a Delta II rocket on March 15 from Cape Canaveral Air...
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Mar 13, 2008
Lockheed Martin has delivered a sixth C-130J Super Hercules to the 41st Airlift Squadron, a unit of the 463rd Airlift Group, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The 41st, also known as the "Black...
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Mar 13, 2008
Lockheed Martin named Henry Mendenhall and Carl Hein a Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow and Fellow, respectively. The distinctions honor technologists who demonstrate technical excellence, support...
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Mar 13, 2008
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2-million contract to develop control software for semi-autonomous, mobile, robotic communications routers called...
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Mar 12, 2008
Lockheed Martin selected 10 employees from its Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) to receive that unit's highest award for superior performance in management, technology leadership,...
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Mar 12, 2008
The AMC-14 communications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES AMERICOM, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), is ready for launch on March 15...
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Mar 11, 2008Laser Radar System Detects Low-Level Wind Shear, Improves Flight Safety in Tokyo
Lockheed Martin announced the Japan Meteorological Agency has purchased a second WindTracer(R) lidar system, which will operate at the Narita International Airport in Tokyo. Developed and produced...
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Mar 11, 2008
Lockheed Martin Overseas Corporation and the Romania Ministry of Defense (MoD) have signed a contract for the co-production of 17 TPS-79(R) Multi-Mission Surveillance Radar systems for Romania's...
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Mar 10, 2008Proposal Continues Five Decades of Partnership with NASA & NOAA
Lockheed Martin today submitted its proposal to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to design and build the spacecraft for the Geostationary Operational Environmental...
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Mar 10, 2008
Lockheed Martin has signed a five-year, 24.5 million pounds Sterling partnering contract with the Ministry of Defence to operate and maintain the Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT). A team...
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Mar 6, 2008
Lockheed Martin has received an $8.6 million Science and Technology contract from the U.S. Army Research and Development Command (RDECOM) Missiles and Aviation Research and Development Center...
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Mar 5, 2008
Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies, a supplier of laser-based remote-sensing systems, was recently certified to the AS9100 standard by British Standards Institution (BSI) Management Systems....
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Mar 5, 2008
A team headed by Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company (LMSSC) has received a $5.7 million contract from DARPA to compete in Phase 1 development of their System F6 space technology and...
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Mar 5, 2008
Last Friday, Lockheed Martin delivered the first missionized HC-130J long-range surveillance maritime patrol aircraft to the U.S. Coast Guard. The aircraft's new mission equipment and sensor...
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Feb 29, 2008New call center opens at Bolling Air Force Base
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force today officially announced the opening of a new Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR) Call Center at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. This morning's...
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Feb 29, 2008
Lockheed Martin and Karem Aircraft Incorporated have signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop Karem Aircraft's Optimum Speed Tilt-Rotor (OSTR) design. The OSTR concept is one of three...
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Feb 28, 2008
The Lockheed Martin board of directors has nominated David B. Burritt to its board. Mr. Burritt is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Inc. The nomination will be submitted...
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Feb 28, 2008Team Prepares Spacecraft for Critical Environmental Testing
Lockheed Martin has successfully completed acoustic testing of the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite. The Advanced EHF system will provide...
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Feb 27, 2008
Lockheed Martin today was awarded the George M. Low Award, NASA's highest recognition for demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievements in quality and performance on the Mission Support...
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Feb 27, 2008Team to Develop ISR Capabilities Vital to Fighting Global War on Terror
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has signed a cooperative research agreement with the U.S. Army's Communications-Electronics Research Development and Engineering Center's (CERDEC)...
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Feb 26, 2008
Lockheed Martin Corporation will webcast live a presentation by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bob Stevens, at the Citigroup 21st Annual Global Industrial Manufacturing...
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Feb 22, 2008Aegis Versatility Helps Avert Potential Disaster
Again demonstrating its adaptability to support new and more challenging mission needs, Lockheed Martin's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Weapon System successfully destroyed an errant...
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Feb 19, 2008
Lockheed Martin will highlight the company's major programs at the 2008 Air Force Association Orlando Symposium, Feb. 21-22, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. Presentations will...
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Feb 18, 2008
Lockheed Martin's two North Texas business units will support local activities to promote math and science education for students during National Engineers Week, February 17-23. Through fun,...
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Feb 18, 2008
Lockheed Martin achieved a key milestone in the Republic of Singapore Air Force's Basic Wings Course (BWC) flight training program with a successful first flight of a specially-configured Pilatus...
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Feb 18, 2008
Lockheed Martin today highlighted its proven systems performance, global partnerships and innovative initiatives during a series of executive briefings at India's largest Land and Naval Systems...
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Feb 12, 2008
ROCKVILLE, MD, February 12, 2008 - Lockheed Martin will discuss its role on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's $1 billion Next Generation Identification program with members of the press. Who:...
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Feb 12, 2008NGI to Transform FBI's Primary Law Enforcement, Criminal History and Information Sharing System
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) awarded Lockheed Martin a ten-year, $1 billion contract today to develop and maintain the Bureau's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system, a...
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Feb 12, 2008
The Lockheed Martin A2100 communications satellite fleet recently achieved a major milestone by accumulating 200 years of successful in-orbit operations. The A2100 satellite series, designed and...
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Feb 11, 2008
Lockheed Martin today released its media briefing schedule for the 2008 Singapore Airshow. Briefings will take place in the Lockheed Martin Chalet: Chalet Number CS02 unless otherwise designated...
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Feb 11, 2008
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) recently completed its System Preliminary Design Review (PDR), a major milestone in the program's development. The MEADS team will now focus on...
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Feb 7, 2008
Lockheed Martin today released its media briefing schedule for DEFEXPO INDIA 2008. All Lockheed Martin briefings will take place in the Show Media Center located at Hall 8, Pragiti Maidan, New...
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Feb 7, 2008
Lockheed Martin's facility in Camden, AR, has been selected as a recipient of the of the 2008 Shingo Silver Medallion for demonstrating excellence in manufacturing. The Shingo Silver Medallion is...
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Feb 7, 2008
Lockheed Martin has received $194 million from the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command for production of the combat-proven Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). Work will be conducted at the...
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Feb 6, 2008
Lockheed Martin , along with teammate Flugwerkzeuge Aviation Software of Vienna, Austria, will supply Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines with advanced flight planning technology designed to optimize...
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Feb 4, 2008
The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a Mk48 Torpedo support task order, which consists of one three-month base period, one nine-month base option, and four one-year...
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Jan 31, 2008
Lt. Col. James "Flipper" Kromberg of the U.S. Air Force became the first military service pilot to evaluate the F-35 Lightning II, taking the aircraft through a series of maneuvers Wednesday on...
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Jan 31, 2008Facilities in Washington, DC area, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale, Calif. Recognized
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the company's leading green power purchase and participation in the agency's Green Power Partnership....