Lockheed Martin extension for Halifax Class Frigates
Lockheed Martin Canada has been awarded a three-year extension to its In-Service Support contract for the Royal Canadian Navy’s 12 Halifax Class Frigates.
Lockheed Martin delivers 300th F-35 aircraft
The F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin delivered the 300th production F-35 aircraft. The 300th aircraft is a U.S. Air Force F-35A, to be delivered to Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Construction is to Begin on Joint Support Ships
Seaspan Shipyards and the Government of Canada announced that work will begin soon on the Joint Support Ships for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Lockheed Martin’s Positive Impact on Canada
An economic impact assessment conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP found that over the years 2008 – 2017, Lockheed Martin created billions of dollars in economic impact, sustained more than 30,000 jobs, produced approximately two billion dollars in export sales of Canadian developed innovation and technology and contributed to the growth of hundreds of small and medium sized businesses.
AERO Montréal
Aéro Montréal links major aerospace decision makers in its mission to increase the growth and expansion of the Québec aerospace sector on the global scene.
Cyclone helicopter nails Sea State 6 testing
Canada's new maritime patrol helicopter, the CH-148 Cyclone was recognized by AHS International for its successful flight and shipboard operation demonstration under Sea State 6 conditions.
Rheinmetall to protect new Naval port
A multiphase contract to protect an international Naval port has been awarded to Rheinmetall. It includes the installation of state-of-the-art sensor and advanced command and control technology and software to protect equipment from unauthorized access, damage and sabotage. Work will begin in 2018 and is expected to be completed in 2021.
CAMM completes qualification trials
Following a series of trials, MBDA and Lockheed Martin have jointly completed qualification of MBDA’s Common Anti-air Modular Missile from Lockheed’s Extensible Launching System 3-Cell Stand Alone Launcher.
Avenger aircraft sets endurance record
At 23.4 consecutive hours, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has set a new endurance record with its Avenger Extended Range Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
PLATO Testing Wins Indigenous Business Pitch Competition
After a day of pitches from all participants, Chelsea Griffith and Jenilee Paul representing PLATO Testing, emerged as the winner of the annual Indigenous Business Pitch Competition. Lockheed Martin Canada and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) congratulate and commend all eight entrepreneurs representing six Indigenous-led small businesses from New Brunswick.
