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Lockheed Martin's Legion Sensor System Enhances Situational Awareness for U.S. Air Force with New Data Link

Lockheed Martin's Legion Sensor System Enhances Situational Awareness for U.S. Air Force with New Data Link

Lockheed Martin's Legion sensor system recently completed a successful flight test in Tucson, Arizona, demonstrating a new dedicated data link between pods. This advancement, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC), allows pilots to establish near-instantaneous engagement solutions for multiple airborne targets. The tests involved two F-16s equipped with Legion sensor systems, enhanced with a pre-production version of HiveLink, a data link developed by L3Harris. During the flights from Morris Air National Guard Base, the pods successfully connected via HiveLink, significantly increasing track accuracy by leveraging shared data. This capability is designed to provide faster and more accurate situational awareness, particularly in radar-denied and contested environments. The Legion system, which builds on Lockheed Martin’s legacy IRST systems with over 300,000 flight hours on F-14 and F-15 platforms, features an open-architecture design that enable...
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Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

Lockheed Martin reveals new secret missile, fast tracks production

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin unveiled on Thursday details of a next-generation air-to-air missile developed to counter threats from China and a new agreement with the Defense Department to boost production as the Pentagon rebuilds munitions stockpiles. 
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CSIS Warns Pentagon on Space Data Network Procurement, Citing Past Mistakes

CSIS Warns Pentagon on Space Data Network Procurement, Citing Past Mistakes

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has issued a warning to the Pentagon regarding its procurement strategy for the Space Data Network (SDN). Matt Pearl, director of the Strategic Technologies Program at CSIS, highlighted concerns that the current approach, which includes a $2.29 billion award to a single provider for an SDN prototype by late 2027, risks repeating past mistakes made in the commercial launch services market. In 2006, the Pentagon supported the merger of two major launch providers, Boeing’s Delta and Lockheed Martin’s Atlas, to ensure reliable access to space. However, this decision led to a lack of competition and reduced acquisition leverage, resulting in higher prices and stifled innovation by 2013. CSIS emphasizes that while speed is a valid concern for the Space Force in fielding an integrated capability, awarding a contract to a single entity could create long-term strategic dependency if the architectural design makes it difficult for other qualified providers to...
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Honeywell Aerospace Seeks Senior Engineer Program Manager for Boeing Flight Management Systems in Phoenix, AZ

Honeywell Aerospace Seeks Senior Engineer Program Manager for Boeing Flight Management Systems in Phoenix, AZ

Honeywell Aerospace Seeks Senior Engineer Program Manager for Boeing Flight Management Systems in Phoenix, AZ
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Serbia Becomes Major Recipient of Chinese Military Technology, SIPRI Reports

Serbia Becomes Major Recipient of Chinese Military Technology, SIPRI Reports

According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Serbia has emerged as a significant European importer of Chinese military technology. Between 2020 and 2024, China accounted for 57% of Serbia's total arms imports, surpassing traditional suppliers like Russia and France. This collaboration extends beyond mere equipment acquisition to include technology transfer, enabling Serbia to develop its own 'Pegaz' drone, inspired by Chinese models. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer up to 12 hours of autonomy and an operational range of 250 kilometers, significantly enhancing the Serbian Army's surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical capabilities. The military cooperation also encompasses air defense systems, such as the FK-3 (export version of the HQ-22) and HQ-17A short-range systems, which are compatible with Serbia's existing Russian-origin inventory.
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Iran war caused destruction to U.S. bases, military aircraft: report

Iran war caused destruction to U.S. bases, military aircraft: report

A report produced by the Defense Department’s inspector general revealed the Iran war has cost the United States at least $33.4 billion as of June 29.
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US orbital weapons acknowledgement a "landmark" move, US Space Command official says

US orbital weapons acknowledgement a "landmark" move, US Space Command official says

By Cassell Bryan-Low WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Northrop Grumman Expands Defense Partnerships in Eastern Europe Amid NATO Buildup

Northrop Grumman Expands Defense Partnerships in Eastern Europe Amid NATO Buildup

Northrop Grumman is increasing its defense industry collaborations across Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on air defense, armored vehicles, and surveillance systems. In Estonia, the company has signed memorandums of agreement with Go Craft and DefSecIntel to support its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), which connects various sensors and weapons for a unified battlespace view. Poland has already declared its IBCS system combat-ready, making it one of the first operators outside the U.S. Additionally, Northrop Grumman is deepening its cooperation with Polish defense manufacturer Huta Stalowa Wola on Bushmaster chain guns, used in Polish Rosomak and Borsuk armored vehicles, involving technology transfer, servicing, and support. The company is also in discussions with Poland regarding the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne command-and-control aircraft and is promoting its Raid Hunter counter-air system designed to engage drones and cruise missiles. These efforts align with NATO's increased military pr...
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Lockheed Martin Expands Production of Vectis Stealth Drone, Accelerating Testing and Development

Lockheed Martin Expands Production of Vectis Stealth Drone, Accelerating Testing and Development

Lockheed Martin Expands Production of Vectis Stealth Drone, Accelerating Testing and Development
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US orbital weapons acknowledgment a landmark moment, US Space Command official says

US orbital weapons acknowledgment a landmark moment, US Space Command official says

By Cassell Bryan-Low PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space

The U.S. has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
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Exclusive-Boeing set to salvage delayed Turkish Airlines order, sources say

Exclusive-Boeing set to salvage delayed Turkish Airlines order, sources say

By Tim Hepher COPENHAGEN, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Boeing is close to finalising a delayed order for 150 of its 737 MAX jets after Turkish Airlines threatened to walk away from the high-profile deal in a dispute over maintenance with engine maker CFM, four people familiar with the matter said.