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The F-35's most impressive flying display yet.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Stuns Crowds with Flying Display at the Paris Air Show

David Donald

TR3 prepares the F-35 for major Block 4 upgrade

F-35 Upgrade Approaches Combat Capability

News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

Lockheed Martin’s Brussels-based Digital Engagement Center is helping military staff and industry identify new requirements to meet the swiftly changing threat environment in the 21st Century.

Lockheed Center in Brussels Bolsters European Defense Strategy

Charles Alcock

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Tests involved a 20% scale model of the nine-passenger commuter and utility aircraft

Electra Says EL9 Wind Tunnel Tests Confirm UltraShort Performance

$20 billion in Pentagon funding pledged to achieve first flights by 2029

U.S. Pushes For Air Dominance with F-47 Fighter Contract

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Project also includes Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Honeywell Aerospace, and American Airlines, plus MIT and University of Michigan

NASA Contracts Electra for AACES Sustainable Airliner Program

Kerry Lynch

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First flight has pushed into 2025

NASA X-59 Engine Run Clearing Path to First Flight

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U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration wants to increase storm forecast accuracy

NOAA Selects C-130Js as Next-generation Hurricane Hunters

Pilots will train for combat at National Guard base in Arkansas

Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter

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Lockheed Martin F-35 Stuns Crowds with Flying Display at the Paris Air Show

F-35 Upgrade Approaches Combat Capability

Lockheed Center in Brussels Bolsters European Defense Strategy

Electra Says EL9 Wind Tunnel Tests Confirm UltraShort Performance

U.S. Pushes For Air Dominance with F-47 Fighter Contract

NASA Contracts Electra for AACES Sustainable Airliner Program

NASA X-59 Engine Run Clearing Path to First Flight

NOAA Selects C-130Js as Next-generation Hurricane Hunters

Polish Air Force Prepares To Receive First F-35 Fighter

Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik Grow Cooperation

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