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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed wins U.S. FMS award to supply C-130J training devices and simulator upgrades to RAAF

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a U.S. Foreign Military Sale to supply advanced C-130J training devices and simulator upgrades to the Royal Australian Air Force. Deliveries begin in 2029 and include two Weapon Systems Trainers, an Integrated Cockpit Systems Trainer, a Loadmaster part-task trainer and virtual simulation and maintenance upgrades.

Australian Aviation • Robert Dougherty

RAAF to receive new and upgraded C-130J training equipment

2026-02-18T14:05:52.588894-08:00
Supply Chain   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Northrop says it won’t seek direct DoD funding for solid rocket motors; suppliers may pursue investment

By Breaking Defense: “There's just a lot of strategic synergy in those parts of our portfolio that we want to maintain ownership structure of,” said Northrop CEO Kathy Warden.

2026-02-18T15:05:11.365986-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com

DARPA launches $6.5M contest to develop drones that can carry up to four times more payload

By DefenseNews.com: To find a way to lift up to four times as much weight with drone technology, DARPA is turning to the public in an open competition with $6.5 million on the line.

Also: AirForceTimes, Military Times and 7 more
2026-02-18T07:15:29.481484-08:00
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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Canada to Prioritize Domestic Suppliers in C$180B Defense Procurement, Targets 240% Growth

By Aviation Week: Canada will prioritize domestic businesses for the award of an estimated C$180 billion in military procurement contracts over the next 10 years.

Also: Skies Magazine, SpaceQ, Wings and Wings
2026-02-17T11:56:45.611614-08:00