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C-130J: One Aircraft, Many Missions

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Selfies from Space

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http://defence-blog.com/news/lockheed-martin-awarded-1-2-billion-to-upgrade-134-f-16-for-the-republic-of-korea.html

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).

The upgrades are based on the advanced F-16V configuration. Among the enhancements are an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modern commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based avionics subsystem, a large-format, high-resolution center pedestal display and a high-volume and high-speed data bus.

“We truly appreciate the trust and confidence the Republic of Korea has placed in us with this contract,” said Susan Ouzts, vice president of Lockheed Martin’s F-16 program. “These upgrades are a critical piece of South Korea’s national defense and highlight Lockheed Martin’s commitment to the full lifecycle of the F-16, from production to through-life sustainment.”

The contract for the ROKAF upgrade is a foreign military sales contract issued by the U.S. Air Force. As Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and design authority of the F-16, Lockheed Martin is uniquely qualified to design, engineer, develop, integrate and sustain a complete F-16 weapons system solution tailored to customer requirements.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the world’s most successful, combat-proven multi-role fighter with more than 4,570 F-16s delivered. The F-16 currently serves as the workhorse of the fighter fleet for 25 nations around the world.

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Changing sensors on OpenPod™ takes just a few minutes, and it can easily be done in theatre. In this demonstration, we’re switching between IRST and targeting sensor packages.

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http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/who-we-are/global/india.html

F-16 Fighting Falcon
Lockheed Martin is committed to strengthening and expanding our relationship with India. We have partnered with India for more than 25 years and remain committed to fostering technology development, manufacturing and strategic collaboration. Today’s global security environment requires proven success to protect what matters most.
Through the F-16 Block 70 for India -the newest, most advanced and powerful F-16 ever - we continue this commitment.
This unique F-16 opportunity delivers advanced defence capabilities and strengthens the strategic partnership between the U.S. and India. The F-16 is ready for any challenge, combining innovative structural and capability upgrades, such as the Active Electronically Scanned Array radar with a new avionics architecture. The Block 70 software further enhances capabilities through an advanced datalink, precision GPS navigation and Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System.
Lockheed Martin is the pre-eminent designer, developer and manufacturer of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. Our partnership and joint venture company with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has proven that Indian industry can manufacture airframe components for the C-130J airlifter and the S-92 helicopter. We hope to build on that success with the F-16, the world’s most successful, combat-proven multi-role fighter. Because when it comes to success in complex environments, we know trusted partnerships can make a world of difference.

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http://www.naval.com.br/blog/2017/07/27/lockheed-martin-demonstra-lancamento-do-lrasm-naval/

Além da encomenda do primeiro lote de produção do LRASM lançado do ar, a Lockheed também anunciou nesta tarde que realizou, pela primeira vez, a demonstração com sucesso de um LRASM modificado a partir de lançador usado em navios.

Até recentemente, o único míssil que os navios da Marinha dos EUA podiam disparar contra navios inimigos era o velho Harpoon, com alcance na faixa de 70 a 150 milhas (dependendo do modelo), que é muito pouco frente às mais recentes armas chinesas e russas.

No ano passado, o Escritório de Capacidades Estratégicas do Pentágono solicitou a modificação do míssil Standard SM-6, originalmente projetado para defesa antiaérea e antimíssil, para atacar navios. O SM-6 tem melhor alcance do que o Harpoon – “mais de 200 milhas” – mas também tem uma ogiva muito menor. O Harpoon entrega quase 500 libras (250 kg) de explosivos em comparação com os 140 libras (70 kg) do SM-6, que é mais adequado contra aviões e mísseis de cruzeiro, mas muito pouco para avariar ou afundar um navio inimigo.

Agora, o LRASM virá com um longo alcance – “mais de 200 milhas” novamente – e uma enorme ogiva, 1.000 libras (454 kg). O LRASM subsônico, portanto mais lento que o SM-6, que atinge Mach 3.5 para atingir mísseis inimigos. Mas a Marinha deliberadamente optou por um míssil mais lento, mais furtivo e inteligente. O LRASM é projetado para navegar de forma autônoma em torno do radar e das defesas inimigas, com suficiente inteligência artificial a bordo para mudar o curso sem supervisão humana ou orientação por satélite.

Veja abaixo no gráfico o alcance das armas russas e chinesas, em comparação com as da Marinha dos EUA:

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https://www.facebook.com/fordefesa/?hc_ref=ARRBf3ZLmVZR2bayonW2T57iBLwTVo8Ttxb6D24MRx4Ni0SQAznk9Sm0kekJ1E-oRmA&fref=nf&pnref=story

A administração do Trump deu ao Bahrain a autorização para comprar 19 novos caças Lockheed Martin F-16Vs por cerca de US$ 2,79 bilhões. A Agência de Cooperação de Segurança e Defesa (DSCA) também confirmou a atualização de 20 aeronaves F-16 Block 40 do Bahrain para a configuração F-16V mais moderna. O Bahrain pagará cerca de US$ 1,082 bilhão para a atualização.

http://www.aereo.jor.br/2017/09/11/bahrain-liberado-para-comprar-19-cacas-f-16v-e-atualizar-20-jatos-block-40/

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F-21. For India, from India.

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Lockheed Martin Apprentice Program

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Lockheed Martin Australia - Future Submarine Fleet

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We're Hiring For the Future

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CH-53K Progresses Through Flight Tests, Impressive Feats