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The article reveals that procurement officials at the U.S. Defense Department and in the intelligence community are expected to make decisions that will impact the shape and constitution of their future satellite fleets. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman are the traditional next-generation satellite makers. Particular focus is given to the entry of smaller, simpler satellites into Pentagon and intelligence architectures, as well as the development of the Space-Based Infrared System (Sbirs) early-missile-warning constellation.

The article focuses on a report from the 2008 Farnborough air show in Great Britain, which identified key themes and issues that will be on the agendas of industry executives, government officials and senior military leaders. As the F-35 testing program ramps in the fall of 2008, Lockheed Martin and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) partner nations are in the midst of a complicated situation to improve the pricing of the fighter before the Defense Department steps in with a stabilizing multiyear purchase beginning in 2014.

The article reports that Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are taking very different design approaches as they compete to address the Missile Defense Agency's growing concerns about tracking and destroying multiple targets, even decoys, lofted by ballistic missiles aimed at the U.S. Intelligence officials are concerned that decoy technologies developed by the former Soviet Union and Russia have spread to would-be adversaries or could be duplicated by countries building up arsenals of ballistic missiles.

The article focuses on how defense contractors Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have slowed down work on designs for the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (Uclass) aircraft. Topics discussed include the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) concerns about the aircraft's requirements and the timing of the competition, the program's estimated cost in June 2013, and expectations that Uclass vehicles will not be released earlier than 2022.

The article reports on the continued domination of the Lockheed Martin F-35 project in the global fighter market as of December 2014. Topics include is the U.S. Marine Corps' initial-operational-capability date for its F-35B unit, foreign military sales' interest in how well the F-35's entry into the service goes, and Italy's plan to roll out its first jet built at the Cameri facility. Also mentioned is the progress of Russia's Sukhoi toward its operational debut of the T-50 fighter.

The article focuses on reductions in military satellite spending in 2012. It states the U.S. Air Force plans on ordering satellites in bulk to stabilize the satellite industry and reduce costs, pending Congressional approval. It mentions there is uncertainty if aerospace company Lockheed Martin's Global Positioning System III will survive anticipated military budget cuts. It comments on military-commercial partnerships where commercial operators host government payloads on their satellites.

The article examines negotiations between the U.S. Department of Defense and the aerospace industry firm Lockheed Martin over costs in the design and construction of the Joint Strke Fighter (JSF), a jet fighter under development by the firm. An increase in the estimates of costs of the program by the department could lead to a reduction in the number of the airplanes ordered when the Congress appropriates funds for the fighter when it enters production.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin will continue work on its first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) spacecraft as the U.S. Department of Defense debates how to proceed with the Transformational Satellite (TSAT) program. The AEHF system will be part of a new series of satellites that will follow the Milstar constellation and will also provide jam-proof communications for users until the next program.

The article reports that engineers at Lockheed Martin are preparing the first new-generation anti-jam military communications satellite for launch early in 2009. The initial Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite will mark a dramatic change in the capacity of secure communications available to U.S. Department of Defense users between 65 degree North and 65 degree South latitudes.

The article informs that the U.S. Department of Defense's long-awaited study on future airborne refueling alternatives could surface any day, and it is expected to support buying a larger, multirole tanker. To soften the blow, officials hint that they are considering concepts for a future transport program that could deliver cargo to the battlefield more stealthily and thereby better support the Army's goal of morphing into a smaller, lighter and more forward-postured force. Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. have both sent senior-level vice presidents to the Pentagon to brief their concepts. Critics suggest the Pentagon will avoid releasing MCS during the upcoming election season for fear of generating a debate about the administration's decision.

The article reports that the defense firm Lockheed Martin hopes that the U.S. interest in the firm's plan to design an interceptor for the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) air defense system will increase due to threat being posed by Chinese hypersonic boost glide vehicle. It mentions that Missile Defense Agency's director James Syring expressed his concern over Russia's hypersonic systems. Also presented are views of firm's Doug Graham on development of Thaad system.

The article offers information on the F-35C stealth multirole fighters from Lockheed Martin, which have successfully completed their sea trials conducted by the U.S. Navy as of November 2014.

The article discusses problems with the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine used in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, focusing on how the issue could cause a delay in the operational debut of the aircraft. Other topics include the redesigning of engine components by the engine builder Pratt & Whitney, response to a fire in one of the F135 engines by defense contractor Lockheed Martin, and the payment for fixes by Pratt & Whitney.

The article discusses various reasons for failure of American global aerospace and defense, Northrop Grumman in the acquisition of contract at Pentagon. Topics discussed include rivals Boeing and Lockheed Martin scored tax incentives for building new bombers for the U.S. Air Force, views of Tim Paynter, spokesman at Northrup on passing of legislation for aerospace workers and views of Maureen Schumann, a Pentagon spokeswoman on decision of Pentagon officials on Northrop's underperformance.

The article reports on aircraft manufacturer Boeing's proposal for the U.S. Air Force's T-38C replacement program which is the largest tender for fast-jet trainers. It mentions the views of Chris Chadwick, president of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, regarding Boeing's partnership with aerospace company Saab for developing a new aircraft for the program. Also mentioned are proposals of other competitors for the tender including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics.

The article mentions the discussion among the aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Pentagon officials regarding the military airplane F-35's reliability. It mentins the debut of the airplane at the Farnborough air show in Great Briatin. It includes comments from F-35 program executive officer Christopher Bogdan regarding the reduction in price of the fighter plane.

The article discusses the issues related to the debut of the Lockheed Martin F-35 multirole fighter at the Farnborough International Airshow. It mentions the problems associated with the F-35 engine problems as an embarrassment for engine supplier Pratt & Whitney and adds failure of the Bombardier's CSeries jet. It includes comments from Christopher Bogdan, head of the F-35 Joint Program Office, on reducing its costs.

The article focuses on the U.S. Air Force's issuance of final request for proposals for its bomber project. Topics include the competition between Northrop Grumman and the Boeing/Lockheed Martin team, 500 million dollar cost of each aircraft and the program goal of delivering 100 long-range, stealthy strike aircraft.

The article discusses a 2% increase in the price of F-35 fighter aircraft. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Christopher Bodgan cites overly-optimistic projections for a decline in costs, delayed purchases of F-35s by foreign acquirers, and higher labor and overhead costs at contractors Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney.

The article reports that South Korea approved plans to order U.S. military aircraft after nearly a decade of delay, focusing on negotiations surrounding the deal. Topics include the order of Lockheed Martin F-35 and Northrop Grumman RQ-4 aircraft, the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration's (DAPA) effort to force aerospace company Lockheed Martin to support its development of the KF-X fighter plane, and negotiation for a military communications satellite.

The article presents information on the demonstration of a data-linking capability that were developed by aerospace and defense technology firm Lockheed Martin for the F-22 and F-35 stealthy aircraft through the Project Missouri program. It mentions the use of a Link 16 transmit capability and the showcase of an exotic waveform, the flight time during the demonstration and aircraft used during the demonstration.

The article discusses the U.S. Air Force's GPS III (global positioning system) program, examining possible funding cuts by the U.S. Department of Defense, the development of the satellite constellation by Lockheed Martin, and the use of jammers to block GPS signals. Other topics include the dual launch of satellites by Lockheed Martin and the United Launch Alliance, the use of common practices to reduce costs, and upgrades to the Air Force's GPS constellation.

The article discusses the U.S. missile defense market, examining the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) decision to keep Boeing as prime contractor for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) missile shield. Boeing and Northrop Grumman won the contract over Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The sale of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) system to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the fixed-price and cost-plus elements of the GMD contract are examined.

The article discusses contract negotiations between aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Defense Department. According to the article, development of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter planes has fallen behind schedule and both organizations believe the other should be responsible for the resulting overruns.

The article reports that the aerospace company Lockheed Martin believes that the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will fall below the negotiated ceiling prices. The cost targets for the conventional takeoff-and-landing (CTOL), the short-takeoff-and-vertical-landing (Stovl), and the carrier variant (CV) in the low-rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 4 are provided. Available awards under a fixed-price incentive-fee defense contract with the U.S. Department of Defense are examined.

The article discusses the potential shutdown of the production run of the F-16 jet fighter by the aerospace company Lockheed Martin. Deals with countries including Oman, Iraq, and Taiwan have been delayed due to concerns about the ability of pilots to operate the system, unrest in the Middle East, and objections from China. The U.S. Air Force (USAF) does not plan to procure more F-16s, but it waiting for the introduction of the F-35 fighter plane.

The article discusses the negotiations between manufacturer Lockheed Martin, the U.S, and Israel regarding the price restructuring of the multinational Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) as part of the F-35 program. Topics include an overview of the F-35 program, which was approved by the U.S. Department of Defense, and cost overruns that prompted Israel to buy less than they previously agreed.

The article reports that manufacturer Lockheed Martin is expecting to produce the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft at a lower cost than anticipated as of 2010, to allow the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to reserve excess funds for purchasing more aircraft annually. The firm hopes to recover up to 90 stealth fighter planes that were lost in the recent program restructuring. According to the Congressional Research Service, the estimated cost of developing JSF as of December 2009 is approximately 47.1 billion dollars.

The article focuses on the support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) officials to a forecast by the Joint Estimate Team (JET) on the possible delay in the schedules of flight testing and development of the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft program, which is currently planned for October 2014. It states the importance of meeting the productivity of such flight-test to the prevention of cost increases predicted by the JET. Also noted is the confidence of Lockheed Martin in its optimistic schedule for the completion of such program.

The article reports on a successful test conducted on the U.S. Air Force Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (Jassm) from Lockheed Martin's production line. Fifteen of 16 stealthy AGM-158 cruise missiles were able to hit and destroy their targets during a round of light trials. Despite an improvement in the performance of the latest cruise missiles in terms of reliability, problems related to retrofit requirements remain.

The article reports on the retrofitting of the troubled cruise missiles delivered to the U.S. Air Force. It states that the Lot 6 acceptance tests for the Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (Jassm) were scheduled in August 2009. According to David Van Buren, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, if the next round of missiles do not perform well, then it will not be good for the program.

The article focuses on the Fire Scout unmanned aerial system of Northrop Grumman. A comparison of the Fire Scout system to Boeing A160T and Lockheed Martin-Kaman K-Max is presented. It relates the requirements of the U.S. Marine Corps in selecting an unmanned rotorcraft for its cargo resupply system. A description of the Fire Scout systems designed by Northrop for the U.S. Navy and Army is presented.

The article focuses on the impact of U.S. Navy-led weapon data-link development issues on the U.S. Air Force competition between Raytheon and a Boeing/Lockheed Martin team for the development of a new 250-pound bomb. The Small-Diameter Bomb II competition, aimed at developing a small weapon capable of destroying targets in all weather conditions, day or night, involved a $150 million financing for each of the competitors. The winning manufacturer would receive funding from the U.S. government for the development of a tri-mode seeker.

The article discusses upgrades being considered to improve the ability of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II to absorb heat from its powerful electronics and systems. U.S. Marine Corps Major General David Heinz is asking contractors to assess the costs of changes to give it a bigger margin over the requirement. The distribution of heat to the remaining fuel while operating in hot conditions is the toughest of the specification. An operational cooling strategy is being looked into aside from potential design changes.

The article focuses on the test milestones faced by the multinational Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) fighter program. The program is at a critical period,a nexus amid the push to boost production rates, establish training bases and test three variants of the design. And this is taking place under new White House leadership and while program officials, also in a state of transition, are trying to keep costs and schedules stable, according to the author.

the article reports on issuance of three concept development contracts for the Multiple Object Kill Vehicle (MOKV) program by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). It mentions that the contract has been awarded to airplane manufacturers Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing. It mentions that MDA Director James Syring refused to outline a specific cost target.

The article looks at issues concerning a clause in Lockheed Martin's F-22 contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. The clause is expected to cost taxpayers $147 million and will be applied if production of the Raptor is canceled because senior civilian defense officials refuse to spend congressional funds appropriated for the production of 20 additional aircraft. According to officials within the aerospace industry, it should not to be considered a penalty clause but part of the Tail-up section for any multi-year contract.

The article reports that the U.S. Army has restarted efforts to field a modern Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) intelligence aircraft via increments. It states that the forthcoming ACS will have room for payload growth, correcting a major shortcoming of a Lockheed Martin proposal. Colonel Rob Carpenter states that the primary focus for ACS Increment I is for a low-risk sigint package and connectivity to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

The article discusses the export plans for military airplanes under the administration of President-elect Barack Obama. Obama is reported to review the U.S. Air Force's focus on buying stealthy fighters, leaving Boeing's F-15 and Lockheed Martin's F-16 production lines reliant on foreign customers. One industry source suggests that the Air National Guard might be interested in considering buying more F-16s or F-15s as its current inventory ages. The U.S. Navy is figuring how to avoid a shortfall of 69-125 aircraft in its fighter fleet.

The article reports that Northrop Grumman was given approval by the U.S. State Department to market its Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to Spain. The country hopes to employ the high-flying, long-endurance UAV on maritime and overland surveillance missions. On the other hand, the Government Accountability Office is sifting through a Lockheed Martin/General Atomics protest regarding Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) program which favored Northrop Grumman.

The article reports on the negotiation of EADS with U.S. companies to find a production partner in its quest to offer the A400M transport to the U.S. Department of Defense. Executives from EADS North America have held discussions with both Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin about assembling the A400M in the U.S. if the aircraft can find a place in that country's fleet. EADS officials may regard the A400M as a good fit for Lockheed Martin in the event production of the rival C-130J, manufactured in Marietta, Georgia.

The article focuses on the concerns of governments on the industrial base for combat aircraft. In the U.S., military airframers, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman, are participating in a study intended to assess the status of the future industrial base and secure capabilities required for future fighters and bombers. In Europe, the four Eurofighter partner nations are struggling to strike a deal for the third Typhoon production tranche, while France is pushing for further consolidation of the region's combat aircraft sector.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Navy to select a Northrop Grumman to design its new surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles. The decision appears to secure the company's foothold as that service's preferred unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) provider. The April 22, 2008 announcement also stamped out Lockheed Martin's attempt, as a prime contractor for a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' Predator-derived design, to break into the Navy Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) UAV market.

The article reports on the flight testing of Lockheed Martin's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The first air-to-air refueling tests for the F-35 are planned to begin in March 2008, clearing the way for the eventual transfer of the first JSF demonstrators to Edwards Air Force Base in California. The start of aerial refueling trials, using the first aircraft (AA-1), marks a surge in activity for the JSF as it coincides with the planned installation of a replacement flight-test engine for the first short takeoff and vertical landing (Stovl) F-35B.

The article reports on the budget plan by the U.S. Department of Defense for fiscal 2009. The department's $515.4-billion request for fiscal 2009 will leave the successor of U.S. President George W. Bush with a host of unpaid bills and unanswered questions about the fate of some major acquisition programs. The budget request lacks funding to shut down the Lockheed Martin F-22 line as well as any seed money for future purchases.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin's initial efforts to entice international participants into early commitments to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) purchases appear faltering, as key partners hold off on final decisions. The company has been trying to obtain early firm commitments from program participants but Great Britain, the only level one partner in the program, will not pronounce aircraft numbers until several years into the next decade, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin is proposing to eliminate two test aircraft from the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program due to fiscal concerns. According to Dan Crowley, Lockheed Martin JSF vice president, trimming two test aircraft will save a huge amount of money. He notes that program officials have saved $1.4 billion in JSF over two years, but more money must come from within the program itself. Another part of the cost-savings proposal is a streamlined approach to flight-testing.

The article reports on the decision of aircraft makers to explore options at different ends of the airlift spectrum due to a global shortage in military airlift capacity. A new turboprop airlifter design is being worked on by EADS CASA while Boeing and Lockheed Martin offer proposals to the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for strategic airlifter fleet.

The article reports on the concerns of the U.S. Air Force regarding the reliability of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile(Jassm), a stealthy cruise missile being produced by Lockheed Martin. The Jassm is critical to the U.S. Air Force's conventional long-range precision strike capability. It will provide legacy platforms with the ability to attack targets at ranges beyond the present generation of long-range Russian double-digit surface-to-air missile systems.

The article reports that Lockheed Martin Corp.'s Shrunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, is developing an unmanned aerial system (UAS) demonstrator to explore the aerodynamic characteristics of the tailless flying wing at higher altitudes. With the Polecat prototype, the company is aiming to develop combat UAS for the U.S. military.