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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Jul 6, 2016A new Air Force laboratory invites developers to examine how data from SBIRS can be better applied on and off the battlefield
For the first time, infrared data from the Lockheed Martin-built (NYSE: LMT) Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) will be made available for new military and civilian uses at the Air Force's...
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Jun 27, 2016Lockheed Martin-built radar shows multi-mission performance
The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) AN/TPQ-53 counterfire radar recently demonstrated its ability to identify and track unmanned aerial systems and pass that information to a command and control node,...
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Jun 24, 2016Satellite Completes U.S. Navy's New Global Military Cellular Network
The Naval Spacecraft Operations Control facility here is talking with the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-5) satellite in space after its successful launch this morning. Built by Lockheed...
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Jun 23, 2016
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the CH-53K King Stallion successfully completed an external lift of a 27,000 pound payload at Sikorsky's Development Flight Test Center in West Palm...
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Jun 22, 2016
Israeli and U.S. government leaders joined Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to celebrate the rollout of the first Israeli Air Force F-35A Lightning II, marking a major production milestone for the...
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Jun 22, 2016"California Native" Satellite Will Launch in Florida to Complete New Global Military Cellular Network for the U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) are ready to launch the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) secure communications satellite, MUOS-5, here on Friday, June 24, aboard a United...
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Jun 21, 2016Company Expands Support of U.S. Army Contracting Command's Multiple Platforms and Sensor Equipment
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has officially been awarded the Sensor Systems - Aerial Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SS-AISR) task order on the R2-3G indefinite delivery, indefinite...
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Jun 17, 2016Flight Services Program Sponsors 2016 Air Race Classic
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that its Information Systems & Global Solutions' Flight Services Program is a major sponsor of the 40th Air Race Classic (ARC), the annual all-woman...
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Jun 16, 2016
Las licencias aprobadas de exportación permiten que comience la producción del Turkish Utility Helicopter Program STRATFORD, Connecticut, 17 de junio de 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sikorsky, una...
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Jun 16, 2016Approved export licenses enable production start of Turkish Utility Helicopter Program
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), along with the Government of the Republic of Turkey and members of the Turkish aerospace industry have activated contractual agreements under the...
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Jun 15, 2016
Copenhagen, Denmark - Four U.S. companies providing nine U.S. Navy MH-60R SEAHAWK®helicopters and associated services to Danish Defence have launched the first phase of industrial cooperation...
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Jun 15, 2016
Danish Defense celebrated the delivery of its first three MH-60R Seahawk® helicopters by the U.S. Navy during a ceremony on June 6 in Copenhagen Harbor, Denmark. To mark the new additions to...
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Jun 14, 2016
A weaponized version of Sikorsky's Polish-built S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter will be on display at the 'Anaconda 2016' NATO exercises in Drawko Pomorskie, Poland this week. Representative of how...
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Jun 14, 2016MUOS-5 Completes Constellation for U.S. Navy's New Network
The fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) for the U.S. Navy was encapsulated in its protective launch vehicle fairing on June 4. It is scheduled...
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Jun 7, 2016
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Commercial Engine Solutions (LMCES) a five-year, exclusive contract to perform engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul...
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Jun 2, 2016
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed the initial flight test of its T-50A configured aircraft. The T-50A is the company's aircraft offering in the U.S. Air Force's Advanced Pilot...
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Jun 2, 2016German Bundeswehr shows off the future of air and missile defense in Berlin
For the first time, visitors to this year's ILA Berlin Air Show have the opportunity to view all components of Germany's future air and missile defense system called Taktisches Luftverteidigungssystem
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Jun 1, 2016Contract to provide radar simulators for Navy combat training in support of the Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactical Training Range Program
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded a 5-year, single award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of $424 million by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare...
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May 31, 2016New Contract will Advance Functionality, Including FAA NextGen Capabilities
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was recently selected to continue technical support of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Microprocessor-En Route Automated Radar Tracking System...
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May 26, 2016
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received a $321.8 million sole-source contract from the U.S. Navy for the continuation of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) integration and test phase. The...
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May 23, 2016Asteroid Sample Return Spacecraft Progressing Toward a September Launch
NASA's asteroid sampling spacecraft, OSIRIS-REx, took an across-country journey of about 1,600 miles before it launches on its 509 million mile journey to the asteroid Bennu. On May 20, Lockheed...
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May 19, 2016Company Awarded GPS III Phase 1 Production Readiness Assessment Contract
In the future, when mission needs change for the Global Positioning System (GPS), the U.S. Air Force will be able to respond -- thanks to some engineering forethought and the innovative design of...
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May 19, 2016Test is first demonstration that Aegis can track a Medium Range Ballistic Missile in atmosphere
The USS JOHN PAUL JONES, supported by the U.S. Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), used Aegis Baseline 9 terminal engagement capability to detect and track a Medium Range...
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May 17, 2016New solid state radar will provide proven Aegis air defense capability while introducing leading edge technologies for future Spanish frigates and other international platforms
Indra and Lockheed Martin recently demonstrated the first phase of integration of new a solid state S-band radar system being developed for the future Spanish F-110 Frigate. The test was part of...
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May 12, 2016Construction begins on second Aegis Ashore site in Europe will extend proven ballistic missile defense system protection to northern Europe
The first Aegis Ashore site in Europe, based on proven Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) technology, is now actively monitoring the skies of southern Europe for ballistic missile threats. The U.S. Navy...
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May 2, 2016Program Team Announces Commencement of Detailed Design Activities
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the successful execution of the Combat Rescue Helicopter Program (CRH) Air Vehicle Preliminary Design Review (PDR). This important review signals that...
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Apr 26, 2016-- Net sales of $11.7 billion
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today reported first quarter 2016 net sales of $11.7 billion, compared to $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2015. Net earnings in the first quarter of 2016 were...
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Apr 20, 2016The CH-53K King Stallion helicopter achieves its first flight with an external load at Sikorsky's Development Flight Test Center in West Palm Beach, FL.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the CH-53K helicopter has achieved its first external lift flight by successfully carrying a 12,000 pound external load. "Achieving our first external...
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Apr 18, 2016
The first Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) LM-100J commercial freighter aircraft has reached major production assembly milestones at Aeronautics sites located here; Meridian, Mississippi; and...
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Apr 14, 2016
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received a $25.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTR). Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will deliver...
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Apr 12, 2016New study by University of Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies and Lockheed Martin estimates the economic impact of a sustained cyberattack on UK critical infrastructure
A significant cyberattack across the UK's critical national infrastructure could have far-reaching and significant economic impacts for Britain according to a study carried out by the Cambridge...
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Apr 11, 2016
Archbald, Pa., April 11, 2016 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently delivered the 150,000th Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round (ELGTR), which gives warfighters the only live-fire laser-guided...
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Apr 11, 2016
Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Missions Systems and Training (MST) business honored its top suppliers at a ceremony held recently in West Palm Beach, Fla. MST recognized 19 suppliers, including 13...
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Mar 30, 2016
Straightline Aviation (SLA) signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 12 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Hybrid Airships with a potential value of approximately $480 million. SLA is working with...
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Mar 29, 2016This milestone represents a significant step towards Australia's Hobart Class Destroyers joining the Aegis International fleet.
Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Integrated Test Team (ITT) begins Aegis combat system integration and testing aboard the Royal Australian Navy's (RAN) first Aegis-equipped Air Warfare Destroyer...
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Mar 28, 2016
LifePort, a Sikorsky company, amended its Bell 407 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to add the new Machined Stretcher, improved Oxygen Cylinder Mount, and new Utility Mount. This new product...
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Mar 28, 2016The smaller version of the world's largest digital phased array radar will confirm performance and support training
Objects in space will soon be monitored by a radar array for the U.S. Air Force's Space Fence as part of Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) new test site representative of the larger system under...
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Mar 24, 2016Lockheed Martin hosts ceremonial ribbon cutting of optimized MK 41 VLS Production Line
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) officially unveiled an upgraded MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) production line at its Middle River, Maryland facility. The MK 41 VLS program supports more than...
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Mar 15, 2016New Teaming Agreement Signed to Grow Business Opportunities
Five thousand homes and businesses in Herten, Germany, will soon benefit from a clean, renewable energy source as Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Concord Blue begin phase two of a new power...
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Mar 14, 2016The IHS Jane's Air Traffic Control Awards recognize advancement in airspace and air traffic control management
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been selected as the winner of two categories at the 2016 Air Traffic Control Awards, which recognize collaboration and innovation in airspace management. Lockheed...
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Mar 14, 2016
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), today announced the second CH-53K helicopter has joined the flight test program and achieved first flight. In addition the first aircraft into the...
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Mar 14, 2016The IHS Jane's Air Traffic Control Awards recognize advancement in airspace and air traffic control management
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been selected as the winner of two categories at the 2016 Air Traffic Control Awards, which recognize collaboration and innovation in airspace management. Lockheed...
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Mar 9, 2016MUOS-5 is third satellite to launch in 16 months for U.S. Navy's Smart Phone-Like Network
The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on March 3, prior to its expected May...
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Mar 8, 2016
Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area announced a voluntary layoff program that is targeted to reduce employment by approximately 1,000 positions at locations in the United States. The...
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Mar 2, 2016
Sikorsky recognized the County of Los Angeles Fire Department today with Sikorsky Rescue Awards for five crew members involved with lifesaving efforts. Sikorsky President Dan Schultz presented the...
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Feb 25, 2016
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently received a $7.9 million Foreign Military Sales contract from the U.S. Air Force to support additional integration of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile...
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Feb 25, 2016
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has delivered the 200th Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) for the F-35 Lightning II. All 200 systems have been delivered on time or ahead of schedule for aircraft...
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Feb 22, 2016
Romania will gain greater situational awareness with two new TPS-77 radars under a contract agreement with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). Like all next-generation radars made by Lockheed Martin, the...
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Feb 17, 2016
What: Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is hosting one briefing at the 2016 AFA Air Warfare symposium to discuss the current status of the F-35 Program. Who: Jeff Babione, Executive Vice President and...
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Feb 16, 2016
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), has appointed UI Helicopter Co., Ltd to become a Sikorsky-authorized Customer Support Center in the Republic of Korea. Based in Yesan, 100 km south...

