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Lockheed Martin Unveils Next-Generation Air-to-Air Missile and Accelerates Production

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Lockheed Martin has disclosed details of a next-generation air-to-air missile designed to counter threats from China and reached an agreement with the Defense Department to accelerate production as the Pentagon works to replenish depleted munitions stockpiles.

Discovered 2026-09-17T05:35:54.116303-07:00 | 2026-09-17T05:35:54.116303-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The missile’s stated China-focused design objective highlights the Pentagon’s emphasis on countering advanced air threats.
  • The production agreement links the program to the broader effort to rebuild U.S. munitions stockpiles, making manufacturing capacity a central consideration alongside weapon development.

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