US Army’s Driscoll Urges Immediate Overhaul of Defense Procurement
UPDATE: The US Army is set to transform its procurement processes, with Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll calling for an urgent overhaul aimed at reducing reliance on major defense…
Lockheed Martin Unveils New JAGM Launcher for Naval Defense
Lockheed Martin has successfully test-fired its new Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from an innovative quad-pack launcher designed for vertical launch, aimed at enhancing naval counter-drone capabilities. The announcement, made during…
Lockheed Martin Initiates Study for Private Orion Astronaut Mission
An agreement to explore a private astronaut mission using the Orion spacecraft marks a significant step for Lockheed Martin in its plan to offer the spacecraft as a service. The…
Lockheed Martin Launches Vectis Stealth Drone for Future Combat
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division has introduced the Vectis, a new drone designed to enhance military operations as a “survivable and lethal Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).” This Group 5 drone…
Lockheed Martin’s X-59: Pioneering the Future of Supersonic Travel
Lockheed Martin’s X-59 QueSST, designed to tackle the challenges of supersonic travel, is set to take to the skies in March 2024. This groundbreaking aircraft aims to redefine air travel…
U.S. Navy Awards Pratt & Whitney $2.9 Billion Engine Contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract modification to Pratt & Whitney valued at nearly $2.9 billion for the production of additional engines for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This…
NASA’s X-59 Ready for Historic First Flight After Ground Tests
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is poised to make its historic first flight later this year. The aircraft recently underwent ground tests at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility in…
Lockheed Martin to Establish Research Lab in the Philippines
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to establish a prominent research laboratory in the Philippines as part of a strengthened technical collaboration with the nation and Southern Methodist University (SMU) in…
New GMARS Rocket System Successfully Test-Fired in New Mexico
A new era in rocket artillery has begun as the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS) successfully completed its first test firing in New Mexico. On August 7, 2025, defense…
Why the Iconic Panavia Tornado is Retiring from Service
The Panavia Tornado, a versatile multirole fighter developed during the Cold War, is nearing the end of its operational life as nations transition to more advanced aircraft. Despite its rich…