Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

GKN Aerospace Partners With IperionX to Advance Sustainable Titanium Manufacturing

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The collaboration with GKN Aerospace builds on the successful testing and validation of IperionX 100% recycled titanium powder made from GKN scrap titanium feedstocks.

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  • The collaboration with GKN Aerospace builds on the successful testing and validation of IperionX 100% recycled titanium powder made from GKN scrap titanium feedstocks.
  • This latest commercial partnership focuses on the manufacturing of high-performance titanium plate for testing by GKN Aerospace, which may also form part of further collaboration efforts between GKN Aerospace and IperionX – including projects linked to the U.S. Department of Defense.
  • “GKN Aerospace is a leader in sustainability and the precision manufacturing of titanium components for the aerospace, space and military markets,” said Taso Arima, CEO of IperionX.
  • “We are very proud to be working with GKN Aerospace to commercialize our market leading high-performance and sustainable titanium products.”

Royal Danish Air Force and Lockheed Martin Celebrate Arrival of First Four Danish F-35 Aircraft

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

SKRYDSTRUP AIR BASE, VOJENS, Denmark, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Denmark officially celebrated the in-country arrival of its first four permanently based F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark.

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  • During the ceremony, Lockheed Martin officially handed over the certificate of ownership of Denmark's F-35s to the Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization.
  • "Arrival of the first F-35 combat aircraft in Denmark is a historic event for the Danish Defence and the Royal Danish Air Force.
  • The Royal Danish Air Force also contributed a Danish F-16 to the Joint Strike Fighter 461st Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California where it served as a chase plane for the F-35 Development, Test & Evaluation program.
  • Lockheed Martin continues to work side by side with F-35 operators to ensure allies remain ahead of the evolving threat.

NAVAIR Selects Mercury to Deliver Digital Head-Up Display for T-45 Goshawk Training Aircraft

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Naval Air Systems Command to deliver high-definition, digital Head-Up Display (HUD) systems for the T-45 Goshawk training aircraft.

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  • Naval Air Systems Command to deliver high-definition, digital Head-Up Display (HUD) systems for the T-45 Goshawk training aircraft.
  • Under this program, Mercury expects to deliver nearly 300 HUD systems, with the first $45 million production order awarded in conjunction with this contract.
  • From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority.
  • The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

Air Industries Group Receives Two Contracts Totaling $5.2 Million for US Navy E-2D Aircraft and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Components

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The first order is valued at $2.0 million for E-2D arresting gear components.

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  • The first order is valued at $2.0 million for E-2D arresting gear components.
  • The order originates from a long-time customer of Air Industries Group, which has manufactured these flight safety components for many years.
  • The second order is valued at $3.2 million for F-35 arresting gear components for the CV and CTOL versions of the aircraft.
  • Mr. Lou Melluzzo, CEO of Air Industries, commented: “We are very pleased to have received two sizeable orders for mission-critical components.

BAE Systems to Manufacture Advanced Block 4 F-35 Electronic Warfare Systems to Defeat Evolving Threats

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Monday, April 3, 2023

BAE Systems has received $491 million in contracts from Lockheed Martin to produce state-of-the-art Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future Lot 17 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, adding to the 1,200 F-35 EW systems it has delivered to date.

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  • BAE Systems has received $491 million in contracts from Lockheed Martin to produce state-of-the-art Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future Lot 17 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, adding to the 1,200 F-35 EW systems it has delivered to date.
  • The powerful Block 4 systems will accelerate the delivery of advanced EW capabilities to warfighters by combining adaptable hardware and incremental software updates.
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    BAE Systems has received $491 million to produce state-of-the-art Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for future F-35 Lightning II fighter jets.
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    “The Block 4 EW system will offer greater situational awareness, enhanced survivability and increased capabilities to counter modern threats, and is upgradable to address evolving threats,” said Lisa Aucoin, vice president of F-35 Solutions at BAE Systems.

Pratt & Whitney Awarded F135 Production Contract for Lots 15-17

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Monday, March 6, 2023

"This marks a major milestone for the program," said Jen Latka, Pratt & Whitney's vice president for the F135 program.

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  • "This marks a major milestone for the program," said Jen Latka, Pratt & Whitney's vice president for the F135 program.
  • The Lots 15-17 production contract funds production of 278 F135 engines with an option to order up to a total of 518 engines.
  • "This marks a major milestone for the program," said Jen Latka, Pratt & Whitney's vice president for the F135 program.
  • As of December 2022, Pratt & Whitney has delivered more than 1,000 F135 production engines.

Northrop Grumman Developing the Next Generation Radar for the F-35 Lightning II

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is developing AN/APG-85, an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the F-35 Lightning II.

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  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is developing AN/APG-85, an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the F-35 Lightning II.
  • Northrop Grumman currently manufactures the AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radar, the cornerstone to the F-35 Lightning II's sensor suite.
  • To learn more about Northrop Grumman’s role on the F-35 Lightning II, visit this website .
  • Northrop Grumman is developing the next generation radar for the F-35 Lightning II.

Canada Announces the Procurement of the F-35 Lightning II

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Monday, January 9, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Canada announced today it is procuring Lockheed Martin's 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II aircraft as a result of the Future Fighter Capability Project competition.

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  • "Canada is our friend and a close ally.
  • Their decision to procure almost 90 jets underscores the value of the incredible F-35 Lightning II," said U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, program executive officer, F-35 Joint Program Office.
  • "The F-35 is the best in the world, providing unmatched interoperability to America, Canada and the additional 15 nations that have selected the fighter.
  • There are more than 890 F-35s in service today, with more than 1,870 pilots and 13,500 maintainers trained on the aircraft.

F135 Engine Core Upgrade receives additional $75 million in FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

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Friday, December 23, 2022

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney's F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 Lightning II received $75 million in additional funding in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, further affirming congressional support to modernize the engine.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney's F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 Lightning II received $75 million in additional funding in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill, further affirming congressional support to modernize the engine.
  • "If the services and our allies want Block 4 enabled F-35s before the end of the decade, the engine needs a core upgrade," said Jen Latka, vice president of F135 programs at Pratt & Whitney.
  • "Thanks to the support we've received from Congress, with leadership from Chairwoman DeLauro, the upgraded engine will be ready for fielding starting in 2028."
  • "Pratt & Whitney has reduced the cost of the F135 engine by 50% since production began, and the engine has performed at twice its original specifications for years.

eMagin Receives $1.7M Order from Collins Aerospace

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

“Our OLED displays are recognized as the best fit for critical military applications such as the F-35 Helmet Mounted Display Systems supplied by Collins Elbit Vision Systems,” said eMagin CEO Andrew G. Sculley.

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  • “Our OLED displays are recognized as the best fit for critical military applications such as the F-35 Helmet Mounted Display Systems supplied by Collins Elbit Vision Systems,” said eMagin CEO Andrew G. Sculley.
  • “The extensive functionality of the HMDS and the extreme conditions in which it must operate require our unique, high-brightness OLED display technology.
  • eMagin is the leader in OLED microdisplay technology, enabling the visualization of digital information and imagery for world-class customers in the military, consumer, medical and industrial markets.
  • The Company invents, engineers, and manufactures display technologies of the future and is the only manufacturer of OLED displays in the United States.